Gong. io
SeniorBackendEngineer
“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
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