Remote Software Engineer III, Backend

Description:

• MyFitnessPal is seeking a Software Engineer III, Backend to join the Engineering Initiatives team.
• The role involves contributing to backend systems that support the MyFitnessPal ecosystem, impacting users' health and fitness journeys.
• The Engineering Initiatives Team focuses on improving software systems' extensibility and maintainability.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing and maintaining APIs, and resolving production issues.
• The position requires a strong emphasis on core values such as kindness, good health, data inspiration, and continuous improvement.
• The majority of the work will be in Kotlin, but familiarity with Scala, Ruby, Java, Go, Node, and Python is also beneficial.

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 data stores like 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 essential.
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud computing platforms is required.
• Bonus points for exposure to collaborative working styles, Test Driven Development (TDD), and contributions to mobile or web applications.

Benefits:

• Employees can work remotely within the continental U.S. or from the Austin, TX HQ.
• A flexible time-off policy and Responsible Time Off benefit promote work-life balance.
• Employees receive two volunteer days off per year to support community service.
• 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 supports physical and mental well-being initiatives.
• Employees can access MyFitnessPal Premium for enhanced health and fitness resources.
• A virtual learning and development library is available for continuous skill enhancement.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered to support overall health.
• A retirement savings program with employer match is provided for financial security.