Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Franki is a startup transforming how people discover and choose where to eat, drink, and explore. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help build and scale the services that power their platform, focusing on designing and maintaining scalable backend services and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using C#, .NET, and Microsoft Azure technologies
- Architect and develop secure, reliable, and high-performance APIs that power Franki's products and user experiences
- Collaborate with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to define technical solutions and deliver new features
- Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions that support long-term scalability and maintainability
- Conduct code reviews and help establish engineering standards, best practices, and development processes
- Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability across our platform
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective long-term solutions
- Champion automated testing, CI/CD practices, and modern software development methodologies
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance engineering efficiency and product capabilities
- Mentor fellow engineers and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture
Skills
- 7+ years of experience building modern, cloud-based web applications
- Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and .NET Core
- Deep experience with Microsoft Azure, including services such as Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, and SQL Server
- Experience designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs
- Strong understanding of scalable application architecture, software design patterns, and distributed systems
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices
- Proficiency with SQL, data modeling, and performance optimization
- Experience working within agile product development teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
- Experience with CQRS, Mediator patterns, or MediatR
- Experience building serverless applications and event-driven architectures
- Familiarity with React and modern frontend development practices
- Experience working in startup environments and shipping products with lean teams
- Azure certifications such as Azure Developer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect
- Experience building consumer-facing B2C products, marketplaces, social platforms, or recommendation engines
Benefits
- Remote work: Our team works remotely across the US but primarily PST time zone; we travel together several times a year for company kick-offs and mid-year meetings.
- PTO: 15 days per year, plus additional PTO between Christmas and the end of the year (25th Dec - 31st Dec). Additionally, we recognize 11 public holidays per year.
- Medical, dental & vision: We cover 100% of Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance costs for employees.
- 401(k)
- Equipment: Computer & technology equipment applicable to your role.
- Monthly Stipend: $20 (Tax-free) to cover home office expenses.
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