Senior Backend Engineer at Distru

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Hospitality, Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience building backend systems, APIs, or distributed services
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and service-to-service communication

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable, event-driven microservices that handle high-volume customer interactions
Build robust APIs consumed by web, mobile, and third-party integrations
Design database schemas and queries that perform well at scale
Make architectural decisions about service boundaries, data flow, and system integration patterns
Lead technical discussions on trade-offs between different approaches to solving complex problems
Build systems with observability in mind: logging, metrics, tracing, and alerting
Develop features across backend services: survey orchestration, messaging systems, campaign execution, analytics processing, and integration webhooks
Build and maintain integrations with external platforms (POS systems, loyalty programs, review platforms)
Implement business logic that spans multiple services and data sources
Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage
Build AI-driven features by integrating with AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
Leverage proven AI-first strategies in development
Experiment with tools to level up SDLC
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews and pair programming
Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into technical designs
Work with frontend engineers to design effective API contracts
Share knowledge and establish engineering best practices
Establish a long-term technical vision

Skills

Backend Engineering

Event-Driven Systems

Distributed Systems

Microservices

Real-Time Communications

Integrations

Distru

Software solutions for cannabis manufacturers and distributors

About Distru

Distru provides software solutions tailored for the cannabis industry, focusing on the needs of manufacturers and distributors. Their platform includes features for inventory management, order management, and customer relationship management (CRM), all designed to be accessible on mobile devices and tablets. This ensures that users can manage their operations from anywhere. A key aspect of Distru's software is its integration with Metrc, a system that helps businesses track their products and comply with legal regulations. By offering tools that support the entire process from seed to sale, Distru helps clients improve their operational efficiency and maintain compliance. The company operates on a subscription-based model, charging fees for its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, and aims to provide real-time business insights and comprehensive supply chain management.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$8.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from new cannabis ERP platforms may dilute market share.

Frequent regulatory changes could raise operational costs for compliance updates.

Rapid tech advancements require continuous innovation, straining Distru's resources.

Differentiation

Distru offers a comprehensive ERP platform tailored for the cannabis industry.

The platform integrates with Metrc for compliance, enhancing legal adherence for clients.

Distru's mobile-friendly design ensures accessibility across various devices and browsers.

Upsides

Recent $6M funding will accelerate product development and state expansion.

Integration with BLAZE reduced Haven's intake processing time by 50%.

Partnership with FundCanna offers clients quick access to capital and technology.

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