Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Qualifications: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. Strong proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, or similar). Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, RabbitMQ). Deep understanding of service-oriented architecture and microservices best practices. Prior experience in a fast-paced startup environment. Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP. Ability to identify problems/opportunities, break them down into critical parts, and design scalable solutions. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment strategies. Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and/or gRPC. Experience writing unit and integration tests to ensure high-quality software. Experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or ECS. Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases such as Postgres or MySQL. Strong experience with peer code reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback to maintain and elevate coding standards. Preferred

Qualifications: Exposure to frontend architecture (e.g., React) Familiarity with content delivery networks (CDNs) and caching strategies. Familiarity with E2E testing systems (e.g. Playwright) Familiarity with integrating and scaling backend systems that interact with Large Language Models (LLMs). Experience with API gateways (e.g., Kong, AWS API Gateway). Familiarity with service meshes (e.g., Dapr, Linkerd, Istio). Experience with observability tools and practices, including distributed tracing, logging, and monitoring. \n

Benefits &

Perks Competitive salary Hybrid work environment (3 days in office per week) 100% individual and dependent medical + dental + vision coverage 401(K) with a 4% company match 20 days PTO Iru Wellness Week the first week in July Equity for full-time employees In-office lunch stipend provided Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents Paid Family and Medical Leave Modern Health mental health

benefits for individuals and dependents Fertility

benefits Working Advantage employee discounts Onsite fitness center Free parking Exciting opportunities for career growth We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If you’re someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you. At Iru, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences. Iru is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law. #LI-Hybrid

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