Akraya
Senior Backend Engineer:
Akraya, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Primary Skills: Java - Expert, Go - Advanced, C++ - Advanced, DevOps - Proficient, RESTful APIs - Expert
Contract Type: W2 Only
Duration: 2+ Months with Possible Extension
Location: #LI-Remote
Pay Range: $60 - $65 per hour on W2
#LP
Job Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Backend Service Engineer to ensure the optimal performance, security, and scalability of our production systems. The ideal candidate will act as the primary point of contact for LiveOps/GCX, dealing with service incidents, and collaborating closely with both the core engineering team and infrastructure teams to address bugs, deploy services, and manage service capacity during high-traffic events. This role requires a dedication to architectural and process improvements for enhanced service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure system availability, performance, security, and scalability. Serve as the primary liaison for LiveOps/GCX for incident resolution and troubleshooting. Collaborate with the core engineering team and infrastructure teams to deploy services and manage capacity. Provide architectural and process improvement recommendations. Create and maintain service health dashboards and implement alarms for monitoring.
Must-Have Skills:
Expertise in Java, Go, or C++. Experience in developing scalable distributed systems. Proficiency in designing and building RESTful APIs.
Industry Experience:
Proven track record in a similar backend service engineering role within tech or related industries. Experience with event-driven applications and modern continuous delivery principles is essential.
Desirable Skills:
Hands-on experience with GraphQL. Experience with WebSocket implementations.
ABOUT AKRAYA Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
Ensure system availability, performance, security, and scalability. Serve as the primary liaison for LiveOps/GCX for incident resolution and troubleshooting. Collaborate with the core engineering team and infrastructure teams to deploy services and manage capacity. Provide architectural and process improvement recommendations. Create and maintain service health dashboards and implement alarms for monitoring.
Must-Have Skills:
Expertise in Java, Go, or C++. Experience in developing scalable distributed systems. Proficiency in designing and building RESTful APIs.
Industry Experience:
Proven track record in a similar backend service engineering role within tech or related industries. Experience with event-driven applications and modern continuous delivery principles is essential.
Desirable Skills:
Hands-on experience with GraphQL. Experience with WebSocket implementations.
ABOUT AKRAYA Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!