[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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonDjangoSQLMySQLPostgresAWSAzureGCPCeleryRabbitMQOTEL

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position.

What are the minimum experience and key skills required?

Candidates need 6+ years of professional experience in software development, advanced SQL expertise for query design and optimization, strong Python and Django experience for building production services and APIs, experience with MySQL/Postgres, and skills in troubleshooting production issues and mentoring.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What mentoring responsibilities does this role involve?

The role includes mentoring engineers through pairing, design reviews, actionable feedback, knowledge sharing, and coaching on best practices to raise team standards.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Backend Engineer role?

A strong candidate has 6+ years of experience, advanced SQL and Python/Django skills, database performance expertise, production debugging experience, cloud platform knowledge, and a proven mentoring track record; bonus for Celery, RabbitMQ, OTEL, or a CS degree.

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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