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📐 About this role
WRITER is seeking a talented Backend engineer with deep functional programming and Scala experience to join our dynamic team and contribute to our groundbreaking projects in the enterprise generative AI space.
At WRITER, we believe in using the power of AI to unlock the potential of the enterprise. With the help of our Backend Engineer, we can continue to build the most advanced language model available in the industry and revolutionize how companies interact with AI.
As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers our systems. You will collaborate closely with our cross-functional teams to build scalable and efficient solutions. Your expertise in Scala will be instrumental in implementing robust and high-performance backend services.
🦸🏻♀️ Your responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Scala and related technologies
Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to integrate AI models into the backend infrastructure
Optimize and scale backend services to handle large volumes of data and ensure high performance
Implement data storage and retrieval mechanisms, ensuring data integrity and security.
Work closely with frontend developers to define and implement APIs that meet the requirements of the user interface
Collaborate with SREs to deploy and monitor backend services in a cloud environment
Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and proactively suggest improvements to enhance the backend infrastructure
⭐️ Is this you?
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 +years of recent professional experience in functional programming and Scala
Proficient in Cats Effect or similar technologies, such as ZIO, Monix, or Scalaz, to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and resilient distributed systems
Exceptional understanding of backend development principles, including RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database design.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization techniques.
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred skills and experience:
10+ years functional programming experience
7+ years Scala programming experience
Several years experience with Cats Effect
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