Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building scalable production systems that meet the needs of large organizations. Your expertise in Go allows you to create robust backend services that are both resilient and maintainable. You understand the intricacies of API design and have a proven track record of translating complex customer requirements into effective technical solutions.

Your experience includes working with cross-functional teams, where you have collaborated closely with product managers and designers to deliver high-quality software. You are adept at tackling complex technical challenges and enjoy the process of innovating systematic solutions that drive business value. You thrive in environments that require both technical acumen and a deep understanding of customer needs, ensuring that your work directly impacts how organizations manage their software releases.

You are passionate about feature management best practices and are committed to empowering teams through effective release management strategies. Your ability to visualize and standardize processes makes you a valuable asset in any engineering team. You are also comfortable with automation and governance workflows, understanding their importance in enterprise settings.

Desirable

Experience with cloud-based solutions and enterprise-grade tools is a plus. Familiarity with agile methodologies and a strong understanding of software delivery processes will help you excel in this role. You are open to mentoring junior engineers and sharing your knowledge to foster a collaborative team environment.

What you'll do

In this role, you will design and implement scalable backend services and APIs that enable enterprise-grade automation and governance capabilities within LaunchDarkly. You will work closely with a talented cross-functional team to bring powerful backend services to life, ensuring that they meet the needs of our largest customers. Your responsibilities will include translating complex enterprise customer requirements into resilient and maintainable technical solutions that empower large organizations.

You will tackle real-world technical challenges, developing solutions that not only enhance internal processes but also improve how our customers deliver software. Your work will involve building internal frameworks that facilitate seamless enterprise adoption of our feature management tools. You will also be responsible for driving best practices in release management, ensuring that our solutions are scalable, seamless, and consistent across all teams.

Collaboration will be key in this role, as you will partner with product managers and designers to ensure that the backend services you develop align with customer needs and business goals. You will participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and help shape the technical direction of the team.

What we offer

At LaunchDarkly, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the future of software delivery for some of the world's largest organizations. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a flexible work environment that supports your professional growth. Join us in transforming how organizations manage their software releases and empower teams to achieve their goals.