Cimarron Inc. ยท 23 hours ago
Backend Software Engineer
Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expCimarron Inc. is a global solutions company seeking a Backend Software Engineer with experience in designing and operating database architectures for large-scale distributed systems. In this role, you will develop reliable data platforms and collaborate with engineering teams to support mission-critical operations.
Information TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and evolve database architectures supporting large-scale backend systems
Model and manage data across relational and time-series databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, TimescaleDB, InfluxDB, and Prometheus
Optimize database schemas, indexing, partitioning, retention policies, and query performance
Design and maintain solutions for high availability, replication, sharding, and disaster recovery
Develop and support backend services that process high-volume transactional and time-series data
Define and implement data lifecycle strategies including retention, archival, and aggregation
Collaborate with engineering teams on API design and data contracts
Monitor database health, performance, and capacity, and resolve production issues
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across all data systems
Contribute to technical documentation and architectural decisions
Qualification
Required
Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use
5 or more years of related experience
Strong experience as a backend engineer supporting large-scale production systems
Strong understanding of relational database design, including normalization and denormalization tradeoffs
Hands-on experience with time-series databases and high-ingestion workloads
Solid knowledge of SQL and query optimization techniques
Experience designing schemas for both operational and analytical workloads
Experience with observability tools and operational monitoring practices
Understanding of distributed systems concepts, including consistency, replication, and CAP tradeoffs
Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as C++, Go, or Python
Experience operating databases in production environments, including migrations and upgrades
Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline
Preferred
Experience working with hybrid architectures that combine OLTP and time-series data
Knowledge of event-driven systems, streaming platforms, or metrics pipelines
Experience with cloud-managed database platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools
Understanding of data compliance, auditing, and access control practices
Experience supporting systems at scale, including environments with millions of users or devices
Experience with additional languages such as Rust or JavaScript
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) contributions
Educational reimbursement
Company
Cimarron Inc.
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Darren Crowell
Chief Operating Officer
Michael Bednara
Chief Training Officer
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