Software Engineer III - Backend
About Influur
Influur is the first startup that works as an app-based marketplace by directly creating jobs for Influencers, Creators, and Brands around the world. The company was born from the communication struggles between influencers and brands, an experience that like many others, our founding team had at some point in their careers. We have created a streamlined solution built from the influencer perspective, making Influur the first platform where influencers feel they belong in a professional space.
At Influur, our leadership team loves working side by side with our team, providing unique opportunities to grow and develop, professionally and personally. Also, since day one, we have been truly people oriented as we understand the value of co-creating while offering a unique employee experience.
The Role
As a Software Engineer Backend III, you will be a key player in designing, developing, and helping maintain our backend infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions, influence technical decisions, and help ensure the scalability and reliability of our systems.
Key Responsibilities
* **C** ontribute to designing and developing scalable, high-performance backend systems that support our products/services using Python and NodeJS.
* Design and implement efficient APIs, data pipelines, as well as other backend components.
* Actively contribute to the technical design of features.
* Contribute to the architecture and design of our backend systems, ensuring they align with business objectives and can scale to meet future demands.
* Improve the quality of the design and code of the team's systems.
* Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
* Implement security best practices to ensure data protection and system integrity.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, promoting best practices and ensuring a high level of code quality.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence technical decisions and drive innovation.
* Promote best practices and ensure a high level of code quality.
* Communicate technical decisions through design docs, tech talks, and demos.
* Collaborate with other engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
* Communicate technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical team members.
* Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, advocating for their adoption when relevant.
Desired Background
* Bilingual Proficiency: Fluent in English and Spanish.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).5+ years of experience as a backend engineer/developer.
* Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, focusing on designing and implementing scalable systems.
* Proven experience in Python and Node.js development.
* Strong knowledge of Python, JavaScript/TypeScript and modern ES6/ES7 features.
* Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
* Strong understanding of database design and optimization, with experience in SQL databases.
* Solid understanding of software architecture and design principles.
* Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude toward addressing technical challenges.
* Understanding of the environment of working with data systems.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Bonus Skills
* Knowledge in ML and AI systems (e.g., TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, Computer Vision).
* Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud.
* Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
* Knowledge in NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB)
* Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Lookr) and experience generating insights from large datasets.
What makes us unique
• At Influur, we’re committed to your growth and development every step of the way 🚀
• You’ll thrive in a diverse, fast-paced, fully remote startup environment ⚡
•You’ll collaborate with a world-class team that pushes boundaries and inspires greatness 👩🚀👨🚀
• Our one-of-a-kind culture will bring out the very best in you! 🧡
• Plus, you’ll have access to real stock options—because we believe in sharing success! 💹