Remote Staff Backend Engineer - Grafana App Platform (Remote, UK)

Description:

• Grafana is a successful open-source project with over a million instances running globally.
• The company is transforming Grafana's core architecture to be fully multi-tenant and scalable for its Cloud services.
• The role involves refactoring Grafana to create a proper observability app platform that integrates OSS and proprietary apps.
• The position requires experience with SaaS platforms at scale and a focus on planning and rolling out changes safely to avoid service disruptions.
• Daily responsibilities include coding new features, enhancing operational experiences, authoring design documents, shaping the roadmap, mentoring team members, and participating in on-call rotations.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have strong coding skills and operational experience, having been responsible for the software they built.
• Experience working on a SaaS platform and dealing with distributed systems problems such as scalability, multi-tenancy, and data isolation is required.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary, with the ability to express ideas clearly in writing and meetings.
• Willingness to collaborate across teams and align work with the needs of other squads and stakeholders is essential.
• A pragmatic approach is needed, prioritizing progress over perfection and being able to handle ambiguity.
• Professional experience with Golang is required.

Benefits:

• The base compensation range for this role in the UK is GBP 100,930 - GBP 121,116, with actual compensation varying based on experience and skillset.
• Benefits include equity, potential bonuses, and additional perks as listed on the company's careers page.
• Grafana Labs promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.