Staff Backend

Job#: 3036083

Job Description:

Staff Backend

Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to provide technical leadership and architectural direction for our backend services. This role involves translating product requirements into technical plans, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery. The ideal candidate will own the architecture of backend services and drive standards for quality and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Own the technical direction and architecture of the team’s backend services.

Translate ambiguous product requirements into clear, well-scoped technical plans.

Author and review Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).

Identify and proactively address systemic technical debt.

Establish and uphold standards for code quality, testing, and operational readiness.

Design and build s...