Backend Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in backend engineering, with a focus on building and debugging distributed systems that prioritize reliability and observability. Your experience includes working with JavaScript and Node.js, and you are comfortable with cloud technologies such as AWS. You understand the importance of creating scalable and efficient systems that can handle real-time data and events.

You are a product-minded engineer who is deeply curious about how systems interact over time. You enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to create solutions that meet customer needs. Your communication skills allow you to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

You thrive in an environment that values first-principles thinking and are motivated by the impact your work has on customers. You are persistent in achieving goals and are always looking for ways to improve processes and workflows. You believe in the power of AI and data-driven decision-making in marketing and growth.

Desirable

Experience with cloud data warehouses like Snowflake or Databricks is a plus. Familiarity with marketing automation tools and workflows will help you excel in this role. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Backend Engineer on the Journeys team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the orchestration layer that powers modern marketing automation. You will work on creating personalized, multi-step workflows that react to real-time events and customer data. Your role will involve collaborating closely with product managers to understand user requirements and translating them into technical specifications.

You will participate in system design discussions, where you will architect solutions that are scalable and maintainable. Your expertise in distributed systems will be crucial as you tackle challenges related to reliability and performance. You will also be involved in code reviews, ensuring that best practices are followed and that the codebase remains clean and efficient.

Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the systems you build will be part of your responsibilities. You will work with tools to ensure observability and reliability, addressing any issues that arise in production. Your contributions will directly impact the success of the Journeys product and the satisfaction of our customers.

What we offer

Hightouch provides a collaborative and supportive work environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact. We value diversity and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Our team is dedicated to innovation and excellence, and we are excited to welcome new members who share our vision for transforming marketing workflows through AI and data.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development. Join us in shaping the future of marketing automation and making a difference for our customers.