Gong. io
SeniorBackendEngineer
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“Senior Backend Engineer at Gong. io. Skills: Java, backend development, microservices architectures, cloud platforms. Design and implement backend services. Design and implement APIs”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure long-term system reliability; ensure seamless feature delivery; keep services running smoothly under load; directly affect stability and speed; ensure technical excellence is balanced with business milestones
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills; debug and resolve complex technical issues efficiently; Analyzing and debugging intricate challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Java programming, 7+ years of hands-on experience in large-scale backend development, mentoring engineers, analytical and problem-solving skills, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), building scalable microservices architectures
Nice to Have
infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, building data-oriented applications and APIs, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
What You'll Do.
Design and implement backend services
Design and implement APIs
End-to-end ownership of product initiatives
Establish team-level best practices
Drive testing strategies
Drive CI/CD processes
Analyze and debug challenges
Coordinate dependencies
Implement preventive measures
Implement high-performance solutions
Build foundation for services
Elevate technical bar
Shape initiative execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate delivery across Backend, Frontend, and Product teams; Collaborate effectively within a team environment
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; articulate technical ideas clearly; collaborate effectively
Process & Methodology
Coordinating delivery, Managing risks, Coordinating dependencies, Shaping initiative execution
Full Job Description
Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world’s most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort. For more information, visit www.gong.io. At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll dive into complex technical challenges, craft innovative solutions, and play a pivotal role in our mission to revolutionize the way companies understand their customer interactions. We're seeking a Java professional who can leverage their deep knowledge to drive our backend development to new heights. You’ll Own: System Architecture: Leading the design and implementation of complex, scalable, and high-performance backend services and APIs. Feature Lifecycle: Taking end-to-end ownership of major product initiatives, from initial design to coordinating delivery across Backend, Frontend, and Product teams. Engineering Standards: Establishing and driving team-level best practices for code quality, testing strategies, and CI/CD processes. You’ll Solve: Technical Complexity: Analyzing and debugging intricate challenges a
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