Software Engineer
Core
Build resilient, scalable backend services and APIs for Axios' news delivery platforms serving millions of readers.
Role type
Mid-level backend software engineer
Builds
High-performance REST APIs, backend services, and data flows for news publishing
Domain
Media technology / News delivery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Golang, Python, REST API design, relational databases (Postgres, MySQL), unit/integration testing, performance optimization, AI tooling (Copilot/Claude)
Preferred skills
Cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), gRPC, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), observability (Prometheus/Grafana), security best practices, load testing
Technologies
Golang, Python, Postgres, MySQL, Gin, Django, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable REST APIs; build and optimize backend services; design and evolve database schemas; write automated tests; monitor system health and improve performance; collaborate cross-functionally on end-to-end features
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC