About this opportunity
Archer lists this Senior Back End Software Engineer opportunity in san jose, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs to support Archer’s ride-sharing and airline operational platforms
Build cloud-native applications and services using Python and AWS technologies
Lead architectural design and system integrations, ensuring systems are modular, efficient, and secure
Develop infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or AWS CDK to provision and manage backend environments
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into robust implementations
Own the full development lifecycle—from design and development to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
Conduct code reviews, enforce engineering best practices, and mentor fellow engineers
Monitor system performance and reliability, and respond to production issues with effective debugging and root cause analysis
Qualifications
Small but mighty, 0 to 1 builder mentality
7+ years of backend software engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering scalable backend systems
Expert-level proficiency in Python for backend application development
Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field
Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Deep understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
Experience with performance tuning, system monitoring, and observability tools
Strong experience with AWS, including services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, ECS/Fargate, etc
5+ years of experience as a backend engineer, with demonstrated leadership in complex system design
Experience with data modeling and working with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, DynamoDB)
Prior experience in aerospace, transportation, or rideshare industries
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Background in high-availability, real-time systems or event-driven architectures
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Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95199, US
Who can apply
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