Hybrid

Scout Motors is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Backend

About the Role

Join Scout Motors as a Senior Software Engineer, Backend and play a key role in developing software from concept to deployment. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions that meet customer needs.

What You'll Do

  • Work with engineers and technical leaders to ship interoperable products managing customer interactions.
  • Lead the architecture, design, and development of complex software systems for scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.
  • Implement single sign-on solutions for secure, multi-application access.
  • Design, implement, and support identity, access, and profile services for web, mobile, and vehicle applications.
  • Implement best practices for development including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
  • Mentor and coach junior team members to help them grow.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to improve our development process.
  • Ensure 24/7 on-call coverage for services owned by your team.

What We're Looking For

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years in software development with a focus on back-end technologies.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Proficiency in one of Go, Node.js, Python, Java, or Ruby.
  • Experience with both relational and/or non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
  • Experience with identity management systems (e.g., Azure AD, AWS Cognito, LDAP, Okta, Keyclock).
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience working in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
  • Hands-on experience building on AWS using Go and/or Python.
  • Full-stack development experience.

Technical Stack

  • Languages: Go, Node.js, Python, Java, Ruby
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
  • Identity: Azure AD, AWS Cognito, LDAP, Okta, Keyclock
  • Cloud: AWS

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive insurance including Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans.
  • 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting.
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued.
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays annually.
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.
  • Compensation range: $154,000.00 - $187,000.00.

Work Mode

This role follows a hybrid work model and is based in Fremont, California.

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Skills
GoNode.jsPythonJavaRubyMySQLPostgreSQLMongoDBRedisAzure ADAPI DesignSystem ArchitectureCloud PlatformsDatabase ManagementDistributed Systems
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About company
Scout Motors

Scout Motors is carrying forward the heritage of the iconic American Scout vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it for the future. The company is building rugged, all-electric trucks and SUVs, including vehicles with an all-electric powertrain and the Harvester™ range extender powertrain.

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Category backend
Posted a month ago