Description:

Flowhub is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their engineering team, which focuses on creating user-friendly business management and compliance products for the cannabis industry.
The role involves designing, building, and delivering high-quality solutions that help customers run their businesses effectively.
Senior engineers will balance technical debt, speed of delivery, security, and scalability to ensure solutions meet customer needs.
Responsibilities include working with product management and stakeholders to create a performant point-of-sale platform, making architectural decisions for system stability and scalability, and optimizing Postgres databases in GCP.
The position also involves mentoring teammates, reviewing code changes, and enhancing observability tools to improve system performance.

Requirements:

Candidates must be innately curious and eager to understand how people, systems, and businesses work.
Experience in system design and architecture decisions is required, from proof-of-concept to mature systems.
Applicants should be team players who can discuss complex technical subjects with various stakeholders.
A pragmatic approach to problem-solving without over-engineering is essential.
Competence across the stack is necessary, with fluency in backend services and the ability to diagnose and optimize performance issues.
Familiarity with React.js, Golang, and GraphQL is preferred.
Deep experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational database technology is required, including understanding how setup and schema impact performance.
A passion for making an impact in the cannabis industry and a commitment to customer and coworker satisfaction are important.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $135k - $165k per year, plus equity.
A comprehensive benefits package is included, featuring medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Employees will have access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Paid holidays and unlimited paid time off are part of the benefits offered.
Compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location, with specific exclusions for candidates in CA, NY, and WA.