Remote Software Engineer III, Backend

Description:

• MyFitnessPal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Backend Engineering team, focusing on improving health through better food choices.
• The role involves contributing to backend systems that support the MyFitnessPal ecosystem, impacting users' health and fitness journeys.
• The Engineering Initiatives Team aims to enhance software systems' quality and reliability through technical improvements.
• This position is considered a "career" level Senior Software Engineer, responsible for breaking down abstract problems and implementing solutions.
• The role requires collaboration with peers and superiors, leading larger efforts, and spending significant time coding to solve complex technical issues.
• The primary programming language is Kotlin, but familiarity with Scala, Ruby, Java, Go, Node, and Python is also valued.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing and maintaining APIs, evaluating existing systems, and supporting production issue resolution.
• The company emphasizes core values such as kindness, good health, data inspiration, championing change, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have 4-6 years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Experience in building high request volume APIs for various clients, including mobile and web applications, is required.
• Candidates must have supported client teams through large-scale API migration efforts.
• Familiarity with API design patterns such as REST and GraphQL is necessary.
• Experience with various data stores, including MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Redis, is required.
• Candidates should have skills in profiling and performance tuning applications.
• Experience with high volume messaging queues, such as Kafka, is necessary.
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud computing platforms is required.
• Bonus points for exposure to collaborative working styles, experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) or Behavior Driven Development (BDD), and contributions to iOS, Android, or web applications.

Benefits:

• MyFitnessPal offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $150,000, based on skills and experience.
• Employees can work remotely within the continental U.S. or from the Austin, TX headquarters.
• The company promotes personal connections through opportunities for in-person team meetings.
• A flexible time-off policy and Responsible Time Off benefit support work-life balance.
• Employees receive two volunteer days off per year to give back to their communities.
• A mentorship program is available to help employees grow their skills and careers.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave is provided, along with comprehensive fertility-related assistance.
• A monthly Wellness Allowance is offered to support physical and mental well-being.
• A reward and recognition platform acknowledges exceptional contributions from peers.
• Employees gain access to MyFitnessPal Premium for enhanced health and fitness support.
• A virtual learning and development library is available for continuous skill enhancement.
• The company actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace through a dedicated DEI Committee.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits are provided to support employees' healthcare needs.
• A retirement savings program with employer matching is available to help secure employees' financial futures.