Work Shield · 2 hours ago
Senior Back End Engineer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWork Shield is a company focused on transforming the workplace through technology, data, and integrity. They are seeking a Senior Back End Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of user-facing web applications, ensuring system reliability and security while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Christopher Green
Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services and APIs
Optimize and refactor existing codebases for efficiency, scalability, and maintainability
Ensure system reliability and security by implementing best practices in authentication, authorization, and data protection
Design and manage databases, ensuring high availability, performance tuning, and data integrity
Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions
Lead technical decision-making by evaluating new technologies, frameworks, and architectures
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance and fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence
Contribute to technical documentation and coding standards to improve knowledge sharing and maintainability
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Backend Development using Rust, Node.js, and Python (FastAPI) to build high-performance, scalable services
AI & LLM Integration with ChatGPT, Llama Index, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and prompt engineering, including fine-tuning and model training for intelligent backend solutions
Database Expertise in MySQL and MongoDB, including schema design, indexing, and query optimization
API Development with RESTful and GraphQL standards, ensuring efficient data handling and scalability
Authentication & Authorization with JWT and industry best practices for securing user data and APIs
Caching & Performance Optimization using Redis and other strategies to enhance system responsiveness
Real-time Communication via WebSockets to support live updates and interactive user experiences
Security Best Practices for APIs, including encryption, rate limiting, and threat mitigation
Git & Version Control following best practices for collaborative development and code management
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
Preferred
Understanding of distributed systems, microservice architectures, or Apollo Federation
Experience with vector databases such as Chroma or Pinecone
Experience with implementing automated testing strategies in Rust, Node, or Python
Benefits
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program + 13 Company Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Health Spending Account (+ Employer Contributions)
Long-Term Disability
Gym Membership
Company Parking
Professional Development and Learning Opportunities
On-the-job Training and Skills Development
Company
Work Shield
Work Shield is a full-service independent solution for reporting, investigating, and resolving harassment.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$10.11MKey Investors
Ballast Point VenturesHoak & Co.
2023-11-01Series A· $6M
2020-06-25Series A· $4.11M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Pope
Co-founder
Brijet Finister
Executive Assistant to the CEO/Sales Coordinator
Recent News
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