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Jitterbit is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop features for its iPaaS and API Management platform. You will work on a modern, distributed tech stack including C++, Java, Lua, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS services. The role involves taking ownership of projects from design through deployment, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance in a 24/7/365 environment.
You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and operations to push the boundaries of enterprise integration. The team values high-quality, maintainable code, curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. You'll mentor and help other engineers grow while working in a remote-first, distributed culture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and developing backend features for iPaaS and APIM platforms
- Building scalable, reliable systems handling large-scale distributed workloads
- Taking ownership of projects from conception through production deployment
- Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team growth
- Making data-driven decisions and collaborating across distributed teams
- Working with modern infrastructure including Docker, Kubernetes, MySQL, SQL Server, Redis, Kafka, Elasticsearch, and AWS services
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience building large-scale distributed applications
- Strong experience building multi-tenant SaaS applications
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Experience with microservices and cloud-based architectures/design patterns
- Strong experience in Java
- Substantial experience with top-tier RDBMS (SQL Server, MySQL)
- Excellent JavaScript, CSS, and HTML authoring skills
- Proficiency with JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Node.js, or Go
- Hands-on experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes deployment
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in distributed, remote teams
- Self-driven and capable of leading key initiatives
