
About TextNow
Affordable mobile service for everyone, everywhere.
Key Highlights
- Over 20 million users benefiting from affordable services
- Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
- Raised over $50 million in funding
- Offers a free app for calls and texts
TextNow, headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, offers affordable mobile phone services through its cloud-based technology. With over 20 million users, TextNow provides a free app and wireless service that allows customers to make calls and send texts without traditional carrier fees. The compa...
🎁 Benefits
TextNow offers competitive salaries, equity options, flexible remote work policies, and generous paid time off, including parental leave....
🌟 Culture
TextNow fosters a culture of innovation and accessibility, focusing on making mobile communication affordable for everyone. The company values transpa...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
TextNow is hiring a Backend Engineer to shape backend systems and architecture. You'll work with AI and automation to enhance development processes. This position is suitable for both intermediate and senior developers.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in backend development, with experience in building scalable systems that prioritize performance and reliability. You understand the importance of architecture and tooling in creating effective backend services, and you are comfortable taking technical ownership of key domains. Your curiosity drives you to explore new technologies, particularly in AI and automation, to improve development processes and outcomes.
You thrive in collaborative environments where you can work closely with cross-functional teams, including mobile and web developers, to create seamless user experiences. You possess a strategic mindset, allowing you to operate at both high-level planning and detailed implementation levels. Whether you're an early-career developer eager to grow or an experienced engineer ready to lead, you are committed to making a significant impact.
You are adaptable and open to learning, always looking for ways to enhance your skills and contribute to your team's success. You understand that communication is key in a remote setting, and you excel at articulating your ideas and collaborating with others.
Desirable
Experience with cloud platforms and modern development practices is a plus. Familiarity with AI technologies and automation tools will help you excel in this role, as they are central to TextNow's approach to backend development.
What you'll do
As a Backend Engineer at TextNow, you will be responsible for designing and implementing backend services that support our communication platform. You will take ownership of key backend domains, ensuring that our systems are efficient, reliable, and scalable. Your work will involve collaborating with mobile and web teams to integrate backend services seamlessly into user experiences.
You will leverage AI and automation to streamline development processes, improve performance, and enhance the overall reliability of our systems. This includes identifying opportunities for automation, implementing best practices, and continuously raising the bar for backend development excellence.
You will participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural discussions that shape the future of our backend systems. Your insights will help drive strategic decisions that impact millions of users worldwide.
What we offer
TextNow provides a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a mission that makes communication accessible for everyone. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in redefining how people connect and make a meaningful impact in the world of communication.
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