Docker, Inc · 3 hours ago
Staff Backend/Data Engineer (US East Coast)
Docker, Inc is a remote-first company that simplifies app development for developers. They are seeking a Staff Backend/Data Engineer with deep data expertise to own services end-to-end, focusing on building and operating large-scale data stores and designing resilient APIs.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop backend services with a strong emphasis on data integrity, scalability, and performance
Architect and operate data storage and serving layers at scale (Postgres, NoSQL, object stores, …)
Collaborate with product and data teams to ensure APIs and services serve data reliably and efficiently
Own systems end-to-end, from schema design to deployment and monitoring in production
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge in databases and storage systems like Postgres, DynamoDB, Elastic Search, S3. Experience is required for building and running those at scale
5+ years experience building, deploying, and monitoring SaaS services on top of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
Proficiency in modern programming languages. We love to work with Go
Comfortable following software engineering best practices such as code review, source control, continuous integration, and testing
Comfortable with a high degree of autonomy (self-motivated, organized) and the ability to work remotely across time zones
Preferred
A backend engineer with massive experience in databases and data systems—or a data engineer/DBA who enjoys building APIs and backend services
Strong expertise in data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning
Experience running production-grade data stores and services at scale
Proficiency in at least one backend language/framework (e.g., Go, Python, Java, Node.js)
A mindset for reliability, automation, and scalability
Benefits
Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work
16 weeks of paid Parental leave
Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month
PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company
Docker Swag
Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country
Remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris
Company
Docker, Inc
At Docker, we simplify the lives of developers who are making world-changing apps.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$435.86MKey Investors
Bain Capital VenturesTribe CapitalInsight Partners
2022-03-31Series C· $105M
2021-03-16Series B· $23M
2019-11-13Series A· $35M
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