Remote Back End Engineer

Description:

• Minware provides development observability software that enhances visibility into the software development process for engineering organizations.
• The company was founded by Kevin Borders, who previously grew a company to $86 million in revenue before selling it in 2021.
• Minware is a self-funded seed-stage company seeking to expand its audience after initial customer traction.
• As a Back End Engineer, you will work directly with the founders to build the product from the ground up.
• The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining back-end applications.
• The ideal candidate should enjoy executing complex projects and building scalable, maintainable software.
• Responsibilities include independently designing and maintaining server-side applications, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability.
• You will collaborate with product managers and customers to define the capabilities of minware.
• The role also involves designing new system components and managing a backlog of technical debt reduction and internal efficiency improvements.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience building and maintaining complex back-end applications.
• Familiarity with high-quality code principles, including continuous integration and declarative and functional programming, is required.
• Strong communication skills are necessary for interfacing with non-technical stakeholders and customers.
• Candidates should be well-versed in agile or lean planning and project management processes.
• Experience with the core stack (Postgres, Next.js, Apollo GraphQL) or similar technologies is preferred.
• Proficiency with infrastructure tools such as AWS and Terraform is optional but considered a plus.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive base salary, bonus, and seed-stage equity compensation.
• Employees can work 100% remotely with flexible hours and an unlimited vacation policy.
• Full health care premium coverage is provided for employees and their families.
• Unique career development guidance is available, reporting directly to the founder/CEO.
• Competitive compensation packages are offered, including stock options based on industry benchmarks for function and level, with base compensation ranging from $120,000 to $190,000 USD.