[Remote] Senior Backend Engineer at Vantage

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
N/AIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional experience with a strong record in software development, testing, software design, and architecture
  • Advanced SQL expertise beyond an ORM user: comfortable reading DB queries, designing indexes, tuning complex joins, and refactoring queries for reliability and speed
  • Strong Python and Django experience building production services and APIs
  • Experience as a gatekeeper for database performance in code reviews and in debugging sessions
  • Experience with MySQL and/or Postgres
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and debug production code using logs, metrics, and traces
  • Experience addressing performance and optimization problems with a demonstrated ability to both diagnose and prevent issues
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Track record of effective mentoring and knowledge sharing
  • Experience with B2B API integrations

Responsibilities

  • Serve as one of the owners for application and database performance: review pull requests with an eye for query cost, indexing, and data access patterns, and drive improvements across the codebase
  • Own external API integrations and data exchange: build and maintain reliable partner connectors, including authentication, rate limiting, and retries; design and evolve internal and partner-facing APIs
  • Design and ship backend features and services in Python and Django with predictable latency and high reliability
  • Diagnose production issues, lead debugging sessions, and improve observability using logs, metrics, and traces
  • Proactively identify performance risks, create plans to eliminate them, and coach the team on best practices to prevent regressions
  • Maintain strong automated test coverage and clear documentation that support safe changes and fast delivery
  • Mentor engineers through pairing, design reviews, and actionable feedback that raises the standard of the team
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and solutioning to ensure scalable and effective product decisions

Skills

Python
Django
SQL
MySQL
Postgres
AWS
Azure
GCP
Celery
RabbitMQ
OTEL

Vantage

Cloud cost management and optimization platform

About Vantage

Vantage.sh is a platform designed to help businesses manage and optimize their cloud costs. It provides tools for creating detailed reports on cloud expenditure, allowing users to filter and group costs by various dimensions, set monthly budgets, and receive alerts when spending exceeds those budgets. The platform supports multiple cloud providers and offers in-depth resource-level analytics, enabling users to track costs across different subscriptions and projects. A standout feature is its Kubernetes cost optimization, which helps users allocate costs by service and identify areas for efficiency. Vantage.sh operates on a self-serve model, making it easy for businesses to start using the service and save on costs, charging a low fee of 5% of the savings generated. The goal of Vantage.sh is to provide businesses with a clear understanding of their cloud spending and help them find opportunities for cost reduction.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$23.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition from new entrants like Tech1M in the cloud cost management space.
Potential over-reliance on major cloud providers could lead to vulnerabilities.
Rapid technological advancements in AI may require continuous innovation to stay competitive.

Differentiation

Vantage supports a wide range of cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
The platform offers unique Kubernetes cost optimization and visibility features.
Vantage operates on a self-serve model with an industry-low fee of 5% of savings.

Upsides

Growing demand for cloud cost management tools as businesses adopt multi-cloud environments.
Increased interest in FinOps practices aligns with Vantage's cost optimization mission.
The rise of AI workloads presents opportunities for AI-specific cost optimization features.

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