Description:

Apollo.io is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their rapidly growing team.
The role involves working on a cross-functional team to implement best practices in technology, architecture, and process.
The engineer will collaborate with design, front-end, analytics, and other teams outside of Engineering.
Responsibilities include designing and implementing highly scalable backend endpoints, gathering product requirements, and driving the full lifecycle of software development.
The tech stack includes React/Redux/NodeJS on the front end, Ruby/Ruby on Rails/MongoDB/Redis/Elasticsearch on the backend, and Kubernetes/Docker/Ansible/Terraform in infrastructure.
The ideal candidate is proactive, able to identify areas of improvement, and deliver high-quality, performant, and scalable solutions.
Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in backend development, experience with distributed web applications, and strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of industry experience in backend development, with at least 1-2 years in senior positions.
Experience developing distributed web applications and designing RESTful services.
Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
Must have communication skills, problem-solving abilities, proactivity, and be a team player.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, own projects from start to finish, and demonstrate creativity and innovation.
Nice to have: BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar, experience with GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Mongo, Redis, Ruby on Rails, Microservices, and Machine Learning.

Competitive compensation package and a culture that thrives in openness and excellence.
Investment in developing remote employees' careers and a focus on helping customers maximize their revenue potential.
Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment with a lean, remote team.
Encouragement to experiment, take educated risks, and achieve big wins with the support of the team.
Remote work setup with the ability to lean on teammates for assistance and collaboration across departments.