Senior Backend Engineer, Mobile

United States

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$170,000 – $190,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Public Safety Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in back-end development with an emphasis on cloud development and distributed systems, specifically leveraging AWS. Proficiency in implementing and managing asynchronous messaging systems for event-driven architectures (SQS/SNS, EventBridge, etc.) and knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL) are required. The role also necessitates the ability to improve scalability and performance, comfort working with C-style languages and frameworks like TypeScript and NodeJS, and familiarity with integrating 3rd-party APIs. Prior work with native Mobile development or Golang is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Senior Backend Engineer will support and improve Flock Safety's mobile experiences by enhancing the performance, scalability, and security of products. This role involves working on Flock's APIs across various domains and cloud technologies. Responsibilities include onboarding, completing tickets, reviewing PR practices, beginning work on CJIS certification, and taking ownership of tasks with decreased need for guidance, proposing solutions.

Skills

Backend Engineering

Mobile API

Performance Optimization

Scalability

Security

Flock Safety

License plate reader cameras for crime prevention

About Flock Safety

Flock Safety provides a system aimed at enhancing public safety through crime prevention while ensuring privacy and reducing bias. The main product is a network of license plate reader cameras that capture essential vehicle information, which helps in solving crimes. These cameras utilize machine learning technology to ensure that the data collected is objective and ethically used. Flock Safety serves a variety of clients, including neighborhoods, businesses, and law enforcement agencies in over 1,000 cities. The company operates on a subscription model, where clients pay for the installation, maintenance, and access to data and analytics. This approach not only generates a steady revenue stream but also allows clients to benefit from ongoing updates and support. Flock Safety's goal is to create safer communities by providing effective crime prevention tools that respect individual privacy and foster trust between the public and law enforcement.

Atlanta, GeorgiaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$372.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees