Senior Backend Software Engineer

About the position

We are looking for an experienced, passionate Engineer to join our Backend Services team. Working with advanced, sophisticated technology, you will actively collaborate across a diverse set of teams and backgrounds to create amazing, high-quality products and experiences for our members. You'll contribute to building out high-scale services, with emphasis on performance and optimization, using the latest tools and techniques. You'll work to identify areas of improvements in the code base and help contribute to make it better - your input matters! If you're the type of engineer who likes to be hands-on and has proven experience collaborating with team members to achieve a common goal, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Solve real-world problems for users
• Expand and support our microservices
• Help design and architect new features
• Lead discussions on architectural best practices
• Work with systems that run billions of transactions and keep them updated and honest

Requirements

• BS/MS in computer science or equivalent experience
• 5+ years related experience
• Strong experience in C#
• Experience with Cloud Native architectures and technologies, designing and implementing RESTful APIs, and architecting, developing and maintaining cloud-based web services (AWS preferred)
• Strong debugging/troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of agile quality and testing methods preferred (BDD, TDD, Unit Testing and Automation)
• Experience with relational and non-relational database technologies
• Deep knowledge of concurrency, resiliency, and caching
• Experience in continuous delivery and integration
• Ability to collaborate with teammates and other teams at Cricut
• Curious about emerging technologies; can quickly evaluate and adapt to new technologies

Benefits

• Outstanding medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Pet insurance
• 401K match
• Life insurance
• Incentive programs
• Paid time off
• On-site massages
• Phenomenal work-life balance
• Employee discounts