Sequoia
Technology
SeniorSoftwareEngineer,Backend
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“Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Sequoia. Skills: Backend architecture, Production support, Module ownership. Own backend architecture. Own stability”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Debugging; Troubleshooting
On-call rotation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Backend development experience, Deep understanding of APIs, Deep understanding of microservices, Deep understanding of distributed systems, Expertise in debugging production issues, Solid understanding of databases, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with release processes, Ability to work across time zones
Nice to Have
Exposure to Benefits domain, Exposure to HRTech systems, Experience with monitoring tools, Prior experience in production support-heavy environments
What You'll Do.
Own backend architecture
Own support for Benefits module
Act as local module lead
Perform deep debugging
Collaborate with Product Support
Collaborate with CSMs
Collaborate with Sales
Improve observability
Improve system reliability
Participate in on-call
Handle high-priority incidents
Mentor junior engineers
Guide technical decisions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Across time zones; With offshore teams; With India teams; With PSM; With Product Support; With CSMs; With Sales
Full Job Description
Who We Are: Sequoia is the strategic partner helping investor-backed companies of all sizes achieve their business goals through smarter people spend. For 24 years, we’ve guided the most innovative employers to navigate growth and get the most out of their global people investment. With our expert advisory team and integrated platform, we help clients drive business impact through their total comp and benefits, improving executive decision making, controlling costs, protecting the business, and elevating the employee experience. Visit Sequoia.com http://Sequoia.com or follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sequoia-tpi/%22%20/t%20%22_blank to learn more. ROLE SUMMARY This role combines hands-on backend engineering with ownership of the Benefits module in the US PT zone. The engineer will act as the first line of deep technical support, triaging production issues, debugging across services, and coordinating with India teams for fixes and improvements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Own backend architecture, stability, and support for the Benefits module - Act as local module lead for US timezone operations - Perform deep debugging using logs, code analysis, and system behavior - Identify root causes of production issues and drive resolution - Develop and deploy small hotfixes with alignment from India teams - Collaborate with PSM, Product Support, CSMs, and Sales for issue triage - Improve observability, logging, and system reliability - Participate in on-call / high-priority incident handling - Mentor junior engineers and guide technical decisions locally REQUIRED SKILLS - Strong backend development experience (Java / Python / Node.js or similar) - Deep understanding of APIs, microservices, and distributed systems - Expertise in debugging production issues (logs, tracing, DB queries) - Solid understanding of databases (SQL/Mongo DB) - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and release processes - Ability to work across time zones with offshore teams PREFERRED SKILLS
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