Senior Data management Backend

Description

What does Dataloop do?

Dataloop is a one-stop shop for building and deploying powerful computer vision pipelines—data labeling, automating data ops, customizing production pipelines, and weaving the human-in-the-loop for data validation. This eliminates data challenges for companies, allowing them to focus their resources on their core business. Our vision is to make machine learning-based systems accessible, affordable, and scalable for all.

About the Position:

We’re growing, and we need experienced backend engineers to help us scale and innovate. As a Senior Backend Developer, you will design and build robust, high-performance, and scalable services that power our AI and data management platform. You’ll tackle complex backend challenges, optimize system performance, and contribute to architectural decisions. This role offers a mix of hands-on coding, problem-solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What’s it like to work at Dataloop?

At Dataloop, we value diversity, creativity, and ownership. Our dynamic startup environment means you’ll work alongside talented engineers from different backgrounds, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Your contributions will have a direct impact, and your ideas will be heard. We prioritize professional growth, offering mentorship, learning opportunities, and a clear path for career development.

Requirements

Required Technical Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in backend development, primarily with Node.js (Typescript)
• 5+ years of experience working with SQL databases (Singlestore, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
• 4+ years of experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience working with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Proficiency in writing scalable, high-performance code
• Familiarity with containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Soft Skills:

• Ownership mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to code quality

Nice-to-Have (Advantages):

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.)
• Experience working in Big Data environments
• Background in test-driven development (TDD) and CI/CD best practices
• Experience with Python for backend services