Backend Software Engineer

Join IXIS as a Cloud-First Software Engineer: Shape the Future of Data Socialization

IXIS is on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Cloud Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. You’ll be instrumental in crafting cutting-edge, custom analytics and data socialization solutions, directly impacting how our clients understand and utilize their data. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited about building scalable, cloud-native applications, we want to hear from you!

Your Mission:

As a key member of our engineering team, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of ATLAS, our innovative data socialization and visualization platform. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating on the backend development of the ATLAS platform, ensuring its robustness and efficiency.
• Developing and maintaining our AWS platform operations, guaranteeing scalability and reliability.
• Writing comprehensive unit and integration tests to maintain code quality and stability.
• Participating in code reviews and peer programming to foster knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Working closely with Frontend, Data Engineering, and Product teams to align on project requirements and deliver exceptional features.
• Creating detailed Technical Requirements Documents for new features, ensuring clear communication and understanding.
• Scheduling and leading design meetings with cross-functional teams to facilitate collaborative problem-solving.
• Breaking down complex technical epics into manageable stories for efficient estimation and execution.
• Maintaining effective communication across teams using Slack, Zoom, and email.
• Understanding business requirements and proposing innovative engineering solutions to address business challenges.
• Engaging in client interactions, providing technical expertise and support.
• Participating in an off-hours on-call rotation to ensure platform stability and address critical issues.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

We’re looking for someone with a solid technical foundation and a passion for building high-quality software. Ideal candidates will possess:

• Proven proficiency in Cloud technologies, ideally with extensive experience in AWS.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and Docker for streamlined development and deployment.
• Strong programming skills in high-level languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Experience working with both SQL and KeyStore databases.
• Hands-on experience creating and managing Docker containers and utilizing orchestration services like ECS and EKS.
• Experience building robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced skills in relational database design.
• A solid understanding of software design patterns and design idioms in distributed and serverless architectures.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with statistical programming, preferably in R or Python.
• Development experience in a Linux or Mac environment.
• Experience with React, Angular, HTML, Javascript/Typescript or other web development tools.
• Experience with integrating Business Intelligence/Data Visualization tools like Tableau or PowerBI.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Snowflake, Databricks, Athena, and GraphQL.

Qualifications:

• A./B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; formal training in statistics, mathematics, or machine learning is a plus.
• 5+ years of professional experience building resilient, scalable, and performant REST and/or GraphQL APIs.
• 3+ years of Python or similar development experience.
• 3-5 years of real-world experience with SQL and Key Stores.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a distributed team.
• The ability to produce detailed technical documentation and system designs.
• A proactive approach to technical strategy and a strong understanding of project and engineering complexities.

What We Expect:

We value individuals who are not only technically proficient but also strong collaborators and problem-solvers. We expect you to:

• Exhibit deep technical expertise and possess strong problem-solving skills across various platforms and technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide them through complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate effectively with the Product team to engineer innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, leading projects and initiatives to successful completion.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, effectively navigating and orchestrating cross-functional team dynamics.