Senior Software Engineer (ARG)

SimpliSafe is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Contract) to join our User Systems team to develop and maintain our cloud-based backend systems that power our native mobile applications. This role involves working in a cross-functional team to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend systems owned by the User Systems team. The engineer will be responsible for optimizing backend systems for performance, reliability, and scalability, ensuring high-quality standards through participation in design & code reviews, writing and maintaining tests, and documenting systems for future maintenance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with frontend & backend engineers, quality assurance, and product managers
• Developing and maintaining cloud-based backend systems
• Optimizing systems for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Participating in design & code reviews
• Writing and maintaining tests
• Documenting systems for future maintenance

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and comfort working with multiple languages (Rust experience is a plus)
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based backend systems in AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience designing and implementing features, including APIs for others to consume
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)
• Familiarity with DevOps principles

This role offers an opportunity to work on critical backend systems for a leading home security company, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that power mobile applications and enhance user experiences.