Role OverviewAs a Backend Engineer at Method Security, you will build and scale the core systems that power our autonomous cybersecurity products. This role involves designing and optimizing distributed systems to meet rigorous performance and latency standards, as well as implementing APIs and robust database schemas. You'll work closely with a high-performing team to solve complex technical challenges and ensure that our backend infrastructure is secure, efficient, and reliable.
Key Responsibilities- Architect, develop, and maintain scalable distributed systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and latency.
- Independently diagnose, triage, and resolve issues in a microservices environment, enhancing overall system stability and resilience.
- Design clean, secure APIs and effective database schemas to support product features and data handling needs.
- Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other team members to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Work directly with end users to ensure that Method is meeting operational needs and solving real world problems.
Qualifications- Experience building and scaling distributed systems, with a proven track record of meeting high performance and low-latency requirements.
- Proficiency in triaging and debugging complex microservice architectures.
- Strong experience designing backend APIs and crafting efficient database schemas.
- Experience with strongly typed programming languages; Java is preferred.
Nice to Haves- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and tools for monitoring and optimizing distributed systems.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Base Salary Range: $140,000-$190,000
