Staff Backend Engineer

Job Description

Forma.ai, a Series B startup, is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join their team. The engineer will play a critical role in the evolution of Forma.ai's Spark based data platform. The Staff Backend Engineer will report to the Manager of Data Platform.

The role involves:

• Leading development efforts for complex, data-rich platform features.
• Exemplifying code quality and thoughtful software design.
• Working on the most challenging code at Forma.ai.

Requirements:

• Prior experience designing and building complex backend solutions.
• Solid background in schema design and data modelling, SQL and ideally some NoSQL solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• History of reducing ownership cost and improve reliability and observability in a product.
• Deep appreciation for building end-to-end customer facing products with a strong sense of customer empathy.
• Interest in being involved in Forma.ai’s product direction along with establishing best development practices and processes from design to deployment, while maintaining our software solution.
• Ability to thrive in a detail-oriented collaborative environment with Product, Engineers, and Analytics teams.
• Background working with Spark, or other ETL tools / frameworks is a plus.

What Forma.ai offers:

• Meaningful compensation including base salary and employee stock ownership plan.
• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and a paid parental leave program.
• Learning and development resources with a $750 yearly training stipend.
• Growth opportunities to build a career as an individual contributor or people leader.