Senior Platform Engineer New Hybrid, Manhattan

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: New York
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Good Inside isn't just another parenting resource-we're creating an entirely new category that recognizes parenting as a skill to be learned and practiced, challenging the myth that it should "just come naturally." Our approach? Sturdy leadership supported by cutting-edge technology. We believe parents deserve to be at the forefront of the tech revolution and so we created an app that offers personalized guidance, an AI-driven parenting advisor, and a global community of like-valued parents.Founded by Dr. Becky Kennedy and Dr. Erica Belsky, we're on a mission to solve one of humanity's most complex challenges: raising resilient, confident kids in an ever-changing world. We have revolutionized how parents learn, grow, and connect - making expert guidance and community support accessible and engaging for millions of families worldwide. We're off to a great start and we know our product is changing lives - which means we're gearing up for our next big leap: refining our product and expanding reach to empower even more parents worldwide.At Good Inside, we're looking for relentless problem solvers who light up at the chance to do hard things and create an entirely new category of company. If you're passionate about leveraging tech to empower millions of families and driven to make a lasting impact on society, we want you on our team. Join us in shaping the future of parenting and being at the forefront of social change.The OpportunityGood Inside is looking for a strategically-minded, exceptionally organized Senior Platform Engineer to join our Platform team. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for building scalable, maintainable and performant backend systems in Python. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management abilities, and team leadership to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality applications. This role reports to the Head of Engineering and is a hybrid role with three days a week onsite at our office in Midtown Manhattan.What You'll Own

• The design, development and maintenance of all backend services as well as our Backend For Frontend abstraction layer.
• Connecting and maintaining any 3rd party services that are essential to our business.
• Act as a resource for other engineers, as well as product managers regarding all things backend.
• Collaborating with frontend engineers on how to best serve and visualize data.
• Writing and distributing clear documentation regarding architectural choices and processes.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technology in backend development, with a focus on scalability, and apply this knowledge to tackle complex problems in innovative ways.
• Facilitate effective communication between the development team and other departments.Your Skills & Experience
  • You have a Bachelor or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • You have 5+ years of development experience with a focus on performance, scalability and observability.
  • You have 3 to 5 years of experience writing code in Python.
  • You have experience with frameworks like FastAPI, Flask and Django.
  • Previous experience with data engineering is a big plus.
  • You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels within the organization.
  • You have exceptional attention to detail and project management skills and experience with tooling like Jira and Notion.
  • Owns challenges and drives solutions with confidence.
  • Communicates directly and effectively and pursues the truth, even in difficult moments.
  • Is motivated and driven by ambitious goals.
  • Adapts quickly, taking on various responsibilities with enthusiasm.
  • Embraces periods of intensity and knows when to shift gears.
  • Is career-driven and aspires to grow.
  • Is passionate about Good Inside's mission and eager to make a real impact.What We Offer
    • Competitive Compensation: base salary for this role will be $180,000 - $200,000 annually.
    • Company Equity.
    • Generous time off and work-life balance initiatives.
    • Flexible hybrid work environment.
    • A high-performing team committed to transforming parenting.
    • A culture that values direct communication, embraces challenges, and celebrates wins.Good Inside is an equal opportunity employer and as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.We are dedicated to growing a diverse team of highly talented people. As much as we believe in focusing on the parent behind the parenting and the child behind the behavior, we believe in focusing on the person behind the job. We're dedicated to building a workplace where we give each other the strategies, support, and space we each need to thrive-believing in and bringing out the good inside of everyone.
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