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Software Engineer IV, Datastore

Beacon Biosignals
Location
Boston, MA / Remote
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Platform Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of backend development experience
  • At least 3 years focused on data platforms and backend infrastructure for data-centric applications
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and production experience with PostgreSQL
  • Hands-on experience with data streaming and event processing using Kafka or equivalent
  • Proficiency in Julia or Python
  • Experience with GraphQL and TypeScript/JavaScript (Node.js)
Nice to have
  • Experience with Julia is a strong plus but not required
  • Interest in using LLM-assisted or agentic coding tools in a production setting
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer IV on the Datastore team at Beacon Biosignals, you will design and scale backend systems for data infrastructure, focusing on PostgreSQL data models, Kafka-driven event pipelines, and a GraphQL API. Your role will involve leading complex system designs, collaborating with various teams to implement APIs, and mentoring other engineers while ensuring high standards for data integrity and maintainability.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role emphasizes backend systems, not frontend development
  • Expectations for mentoring and leading complex projects may require significant experience and confidence
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