Backend Cloud Software Engineer
Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<b>Description</b><br><p>Are you passionate about mastering the public cloud platforms?</p><p>Our Cloud Foundation team is on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to propel us to new heights.</p><p>As a key member of our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge solutions that leverage the capabilities of the major cloud providers.</p><br> <b>Responsibilities</b><br><ul><li><strong>Innovating Beyond Conventional Boundaries:</strong> Generating and implementing groundbreaking ideas with a substantial real-world impact.</li><li><strong>Full-Stack Ownership:</strong> Leading end-to-end development for Silk's products and features, encompassing design, implementation, and integration from database to client.</li><li><strong>Complex Problem Resolution:</strong> Tackling diverse and intricate challenges at a high scale, utilizing cutting-edge systems and technologies.</li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong> Collaborating closely with Product Designers, Product Managers, and Software Engineers to bring exceptional products to fruition.</li><li><strong>Performance Enhancement:</strong> Evaluating and enhancing the performance, scalability, and stability of Silk's products, environments, and tools.</li><li><strong>Continuous Technological Advancement:</strong> Engaging in ongoing learning and the assessment of new technologies, contributing to the constant refinement and perfection of our products.</li></ul><br> <b>Requirements</b><br><p><strong>Educational Background:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent from a reputable university.</li></ul><p><strong>Professional Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Over 8 years of overall industry experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Expertise:</strong></p><ul><li>Over 3 years of experience in <strong>server-side</strong> development.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>public cloud </strong>development.</li><li><strong>RESTful API:</strong> Experience in constructing scalable RESTful APIs and utilizing both external and internal third-party APIs.</li></ul><p><strong>Software Engineering Best Practices:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong familiarity with software engineering best practices, including but not limited to unit testing, code reviews, design documentation, and adhering to the KISS principle.</li></ul><p><strong>Framework Familiarity:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with at least one server-side framework such as FastAPI, Flask, Spring, Django, Rails, Express, or Asp.net.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><u>Advantages:</u></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Kubernetes Expertise:</strong> Extensive experience with Kubernetes (k8s).</li><li><strong>Agile Methodology:</strong> Proven track record of working with the Agile methodology.</li><li><strong>Architectural Expertise:</strong> In-depth understanding of system architecture and design, particularly for large-scale web services.</li><li><strong>Domain Driven Design and Event-Driven Architecture:</strong> Expertise in both Domain Driven Design and Event-Driven architecture.</li><li><strong>Full Stack Proficiency:</strong> Strong experience in frontend and full-stack development.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>microservices</strong> patterns and associated tooling.</li><li><strong>Operating System Proficiency: </strong>Strong familiarity with Linux development.</li><li><strong>NoSQL Database Design:</strong> Proficient in designing data models for NoSQL databases.</li></ul><br> <b>About Silk</b><br><p>Silk gives demanding workloads 10x faster performance on the cloud compared to native cloud alone. The Silk Cloud Platform is a virtualization layer that sits between the underlying cloud infrastructure and customers’ workloads. Without refactoring, workloads such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and industry-specific applications can move onto the cloud and massively improve user experience. Industry leaders in e-commerce, software publishing, FinTech, and healthcare, trust Silk with their mission-critical workloads to get the ultra-fast speeds their customers demand. Silk is headquartered in Needham, MA. To learn more, visit <a href="http://silk.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">silk.us</a>. </p><br>