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Senior Software Engineer

Beacon Biosignals
Location
Remote / Boston, MA
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Platform Engineering
Salary
$150,000 – $170,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of backend development experience
  • At least 2 years focused on data platforms and backend infrastructure for data-centric applications
  • Strong proficiency in SQL with production experience in PostgreSQL
  • Hands-on experience with data streaming and event processing using Kafka or equivalent
  • Proficiency in Julia or Python
  • Experience deploying and operating services in containerized environments
Nice to have
  • Experience with Julia is a strong plus but not required
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Beacon Biosignals, you will focus on designing and scaling backend systems for data infrastructure, specifically working with PostgreSQL, Kafka-driven event pipelines, and a GraphQL API. Your role will involve collaborating with various teams to implement new services and components for data processing, ensuring data integrity and maintainability while drafting technical designs and documentation to enhance the Datastore's functionality.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $150,000 – $170,000
  • Equity
  • PTO and other benefits
Things to weigh
  • The role emphasizes backend development, so if you prefer frontend work, this may not be a fit.
  • The position is fully remote, which may not suit everyone depending on work preferences.
  • The company values collaboration and communication in a remote environment, which may require strong self-management skills.
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