Back End Developer - WFH

About the Company

The company is headquartered in Sacramento, California, and supports a distributed team with both remote and California-based employees. It places importance on building strong working relationships through regular team gatherings and shared experiences throughout the year.

About the Role

The company is looking for a software developer with 3–5+ years of experience in customer-facing application development. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who enjoys writing high-performance code, understands common programming patterns, and is committed to building and continuously improving quality products.

The role involves working with a technology stack that includes Node.js, JavaScript, Go, relational databases, search technologies, and messaging systems. The company values teamwork, humility, strong communication, and a willingness to work with Go while remaining flexible across other programming languages.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer-facing applications.
• Write high-performance code with a focus on product quality and ongoing improvement.
• Apply common programming patterns to build reliable and maintainable software.
• Follow testing practices, including test-driven development (TDD), and work within CI/CD processes.
• Collaborate with teammates to solve technical problems and improve application performance.
• Contribute to a close-knit team environment with a shared commitment to building excellent products.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in customer-facing application development.
• Understanding of software testing, test-driven development (TDD), and CI/CD.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to write high-performance code.
• Knowledge of common programming patterns.
• Interest in Go (Golang) and flexibility to work with other programming languages.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• A collaborative approach, creative problem-solving skills, and a commitment to product quality.

Technology Stack

• Node.js and JavaScript
• Go (Golang)
• MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Elasticsearch
• Redis
• Redshift and Kafka

Salary and Benefits

• Remote work flexibility.
• Competitive salary, with opportunities for growth and bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and opportunities to participate in an equity pool.
• Blue Shield healthcare package, vision plan, and health savings account (HSA).
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).
• Benevolence Fund to help with larger medical expenses.
• $1,200 annual mental health benefit.
• Connection Credits for team experiences.
• Participation in three company trips, including a tropical summer experience with employees and their families.
• 10 vacation days, increasing to 15 days after two years of service.
• Five sick days, one floating holiday, and two personal days.

Location and Work Arrangement

Remote within the United States. The company’s headquarters and core team are based in Sacramento, California. Although the company welcomes remote employees from across the country, it organizes regular domestic and international trips to bring the team together in person.

Past destinations have included San Diego, Newport Beach, Lake Tahoe, Costa Rica, and Belize.