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ATG (Auction Technology Group) · 1 day ago

Senior Backend Engineer - Platform Enablement

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Auction Technology Group (ATG) is transforming the multi-billion-dollar global auction industry. They are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to help build a robust, scalable infrastructure that powers their global marketplace platforms.

AuctionsE-CommerceOnline PortalsSocial MediaSoftware

Hiring Manager

Elizabeth Ostrander

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Go and Python/FastAPI

Build and optimize high-performance microservices that handle real-time bidding, transactions, and user interactions

Implement robust data models and schemas in PostgreSQL/MySQL/RDS, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance

Develop caching strategies using Redis to improve application performance and reduce database load

Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests

Containerize applications using Docker and deploy to Kubernetes (EKS) environments

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment

Implement observability and monitoring solutions using Grafana, Loki, and Prometheus

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver features

Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high code quality standards

Debug production issues, optimize system performance, and ensure high availability

Contribute to technical documentation and architectural decision-making

Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge with the broader engineering team

Qualification

GoPythonFastAPIPostgreSQLDockerRedisKubernetesGitHub ActionsRESTful APIMicroservicesProblem-solvingCommunicationCollaboration

Required

5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on backend development

Strong proficiency in Go and/or Python, with production experience building scalable services

Expert knowledge of FastAPI or similar web frameworks (Echo, Gin, Flask, Django)

Extensive experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, RDS) including schema design, optimization, and query tuning

Solid understanding of Redis and caching strategies for high-performance applications

Hands-on experience with Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration (preferably EKS)

Proficiency with Git and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD automation

Experience implementing observability with tools like Grafana, Loki, and Prometheus

Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices

Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems

Knowledge of message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS) or event-driven architectures

Familiarity with AWS cloud services (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudWatch, etc.)

Understanding of authentication/authorization patterns (OAuth, JWT, API keys)

Experience with testing frameworks and writing comprehensive test suites (pytest, Go testing)

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex distributed systems

Passion for building solutions while continuously iterating and improving using the latest technologies

Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering value to end users

Past experience enabling data-driven decisions through well-architected systems

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

Comfortable working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, DevOps, and Data teams

Strong track record of successful prioritization and meeting critical deadlines

Proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical debt and system improvements

Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment

Ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

Experience with GraphQL API design and implementation

Knowledge of gRPC and protocol buffers

Familiarity with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools

Experience in eCommerce, marketplace, or auction platforms

Background in high-traffic, real-time bidding, or payment processing systems

Understanding of GDPR, data privacy, and compliance requirements

Experience with performance testing and optimization tools

Contributions to open-source projects

Experience with on-call rotation and incident management

Familiarity with ElasticSearch or other search technologies

Knowledge of machine learning model serving and integration

Company

ATG (Auction Technology Group)

A global technology company with over 350 employees, ATG is transforming the way billions of pounds, euros and dollars worth of items are bought and sold globally via auction.

Founded in 1971

London, England, GBR

201-500 employees