Box
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BackendSoftwareEngineerIII
“Backend Software Engineer III at Box. Skills: Backend development, Distributed systems, Cloud platforms, Containerization. Develop new backend features focused on high scale and performance.. Solve challenges related to distributed systems at scale.”
Industry & Context.
Solve challenges related to distributed systems at scale.
Boxers are expected to work from their assigned office a minimum of 3 days per week, with a focus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Develop new backend features focused on high scale and performance., Collaborate with frontend-focused team on planning, requirements and API contracts., Solve challenges related to distributed systems at scale., Measure system identify optimize accordingly., Build internal tools supporting testing automation, deployment pipelines, Experienced working within Linux environments., Comfortable working with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP., Knowledgeable about container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes., Fluent English speaker capable of working seamlessly across international teams.
Nice to Have
Familiarity with GraphQL, FrontEnd development and NoSQL databases is a bonus., Familiarity with other scripting languages like Python or Scala is a plus.
What You'll Do.
Develop new backend features focused on high scale and performance.
Solve challenges related to distributed systems at scale.
Measure system identify optimize accordingly.
Build internal tools supporting testing automation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with frontend-focused team on planning, requirements and API contracts.; Communicator who meets deadlines reliably while collaborating effectively within teams.; Capable of working seamlessly across international teams.
Communication Scope
Communicator who meets deadlines reliably while collaborating effectively within teams.; Fluent English speaker capable of working seamlessly across international teams.
Process & Methodology
Agile management, Scrum
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