The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand infrastructure requirements and influence the technical roadmap. The individual will architect and develop core infrastructure components, including distributed data stores, authentication systems, and event streaming services. Responsibilities include enhancing system observability through logging, tracing, and monitoring solutions. The position requires defining performance metrics to optimize microservices and ensure system scalability. Additionally, the role entails delivering time-sensitive projects while maintaining high standards for system reliability.

Candidates must possess at least two years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining backend distributed systems. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Golang, Java, or C++ is required, along with experience using containers and cloud infrastructure. Applicants should have practical knowledge of open-source technologies like Kafka, Elasticsearch, or Istio. A Bachelor of Science degree in computer science or a related field is necessary for this position.