Staff Software Engineer (Back-End)
Core
Build scalable backend infrastructure and workflow execution workers to automate data exchange and system connections for governments and NGOs.
Role type
Staff individual contributor back-end engineer
Builds
Production backend services, workflow execution workers, and system connection capabilities
Domain
Public sector digital transformation, government automation, humanitarian response
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Node.js, backend service architecture design, high-scale system operations, distributed team collaboration, technical proposal writing, code review
Preferred skills
Elixir/Phoenix, functional programming, developer tooling, large migration programs, security hardening, Spanish or French
Technologies
Node.js, Elixir, Phoenix, GitHub, Slack
Responsibilities
Deliver end-to-end production features, define backend architectural direction and conventions, translate security findings into architectural changes
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with significant architectural influence