Backend Engineer

Who you are

You have a strong background in backend engineering, particularly with Python and Django, and are passionate about building scalable and efficient systems. Your experience includes developing user-centric features and optimizing database performance, ensuring that applications run smoothly and efficiently. You understand the importance of real-time data synchronization and have implemented advanced caching techniques to enhance system performance. You are familiar with observability and monitoring tools, enabling you to respond promptly to incidents and maintain high service reliability. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to a team that values innovation and continuous learning. You are excited about the opportunity to work in a high-growth organization and are ready to take on challenges that come with it.

Desirable

Experience with tools like DataDog and Sentry is a plus, as is familiarity with GitHub for version control. You may also have experience with testing frameworks such as pytest, which will help ensure the quality of the code you produce. A background in project management software development is beneficial, as it aligns with Plane's mission to create flexible and user-friendly work management solutions.

What you'll do

In this role, you will develop the backbone for a variety of user-centric features that enhance the overall user experience. You will work on improving the efficiency of real-time data synchronization across our platforms, ensuring that users have access to the most up-to-date information. Your responsibilities will include boosting database and system performance through advanced caching techniques and connection pooling, which are critical for maintaining a responsive application. You will also elevate our service's reliability by implementing superior observability, monitoring, and alert systems, enabling prompt incident responses. As you expand our service's capabilities, you will collaborate closely with other team members to strategize architectural improvements and ensure that our platform remains competitive in the market.

What we offer

Joining Plane means being part of a global product team that drives meaningful impact worldwide. You will thrive in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment that prioritizes continuous learning and personal growth. Our vibrant and supportive company culture fosters creativity and encourages you to bring your ideas to the table. As a high-growth organization, we offer exciting opportunities for advancement and the chance to make a significant contribution to our mission of empowering teams everywhere with the simplest, most delightful work management experience on the planet.