Senior Backend Engineer, Metadata Core
Core
Design and implement scalable backend services for the next-generation Metadata Platform to organize, discover, annotate, secure, and retain enterprise content.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineer (Metadata Core)
Builds
Scalable metadata services powering Box Intelligent Cloud products (Shield, Relay, Forms, Sign, Governance) and customer applications.
Domain
Enterprise Content Management / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
Java, Microservices architecture, Kubernetes, NoSQL (MongoDB), API design, Message queues (Kafka/PubSub), Scalability, Observability, Mentoring
Preferred skills
Python, Scala, PHP, GCP, AWS, Azure
Technologies
Kubernetes, Docker, BigTable, Istio, Kafka, MongoDB, Jira, Confluence, GitHub Enterprise, GIT
Responsibilities
Lead design and implementation of new platform components from the ground up; Design and implement scalable services focusing on reliability and efficiency; Collaborate with partner teams on system design and integration; Set platform vision and define feature roadmaps; Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance; Strengthen engineering processes and culture.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities