Description:

Drivetrain, a remote-first company, is seeking a Backend Engineer with a focus on automation and quality to join their team.
The company aims to empower businesses to make better decisions through their financial planning and decision-making platform.
As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality automation frameworks to enhance engineering productivity.
Key responsibilities include designing and developing automation frameworks, bug hunting and fixing, promoting clean code practices, optimizing performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuous improvement.
The role involves staying updated with industry trends, working on documentation, and ensuring optimal performance and code quality.

Requirements:

Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, Ruby, or Go.
Experience with backend web frameworks like Django, Flask, Spring Boot, Ruby on Rails, or Node.js.
Expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs and working with GraphQL.
Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
Excellent understanding and practical application of data structures and algorithms.
Experience in building and maintaining automation frameworks and tools.
Exceptional problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
Strong advocate for clean code principles and best practices in software development.
Proven track record in optimizing backend systems for performance and scalability.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Remote-friendly work environment with a great degree of autonomy.
Open and transparent culture that values access to information for creators.
Idea-friendly environment that encourages exploration, risk-taking, and learning.
Customer-centric approach with a product-led growth strategy.
Opportunity to work with a fast-growing company backed by leading venture capital firms.
Involvement in every stage of the software development lifecycle, from initial concept to final release.