Staff Cloud Backend Engineer at Sonatus

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 9+ years of experience in backend development
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including cloud-native services
  • Proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g., Go, Java, Scala, Rust) and microservices architecture
  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, containerization (e.g., Docker), and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
  • Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs, as well as serverless architectures
  • Deep knowledge of database systems, including both SQL and NoSQL databases, with experience in database optimization
  • Experience working with distributed systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc
  • Strong leadership abilities, with a track record of mentoring and guiding engineering teams
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions
  • Effective communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend services and APIs for cloud-based applications
  • Architect and implement microservices and serverless solutions using programming languages like Go
  • Ensure backend services are highly performant, scalable, and resilient, with a focus on meeting SLAs and minimizing downtime
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in backend services, optimizing for speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency
  • Implement strategies for database optimization, including schema design, indexing, and query tuning for SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Scale backend systems to handle increasing loads, ensuring consistent performance under heavy traffic and data processing demands
  • Lead the implementation of security best practices, including encryption, authentication, and secure API development
  • Lead code reviews, design sessions, and architectural discussions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
  • Stay updated on the latest advancements in cloud computing, backend development, and related technologies, and apply them to drive innovation
  • Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable backend solutions
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration of backend services with front-end applications and other systems

Skills

Go
microservices
serverless
SQL
NoSQL
APIs
database optimization
performance tuning
encryption
authentication

Sonatus

Platform for software-defined vehicle development

About Sonatus

Sonatus provides a platform for developing software-defined vehicles, focusing on a no-code solution that allows automotive companies to create flexible software architectures. This platform enables the collection and analysis of real-time diagnostic data from vehicles, which helps manufacturers like Hyundai Motor Group to continuously enhance vehicle quality and the ownership experience. Unlike competitors, Sonatus offers a comprehensive solution that spans the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to after-sales services, allowing for faster innovation and cost reduction. The goal of Sonatus is to drive continuous improvement in automotive software, capitalizing on the increasing demand for software-defined vehicles globally.

Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$107MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from established firms like Bosch and Continental threatens market share.
Rapid technological advancements may outpace Sonatus' platform updates.
Expansion into new markets may bring regulatory compliance challenges.

Differentiation

Sonatus offers a no-code platform for adaptable vehicle software architectures.
The company partners with major automotive firms like Hyundai for real-time data diagnostics.
Sonatus' Updater solution manages over-the-air updates for software-defined vehicles.

Upsides

Sonatus raised $75 million to accelerate vehicle software innovation.
The company is expanding globally, including into the Japanese market.
Sonatus won two 2024 MotorTrend SDV Innovator Awards for software solutions.

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