Senior Back End Software Engineer

About this role

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs to support Archer’s ride-sharing and airline operational platforms
• Build cloud-native applications and services using Python and AWS technologies
• Lead architectural design and system integrations, ensuring systems are modular, efficient, and secure
• Develop infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or AWS CDK to provision and manage backend environments
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into robust implementations
• Own the full development lifecycle—from design and development to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
• Conduct code reviews, enforce engineering best practices, and mentor fellow engineers
• Monitor system performance and reliability, and respond to production issues with effective debugging and root cause analysis- Small but mighty, 0 to 1 builder mentality
• 7+ years of backend software engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering scalable backend systems
• Expert-level proficiency in Python for backend application development
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
• Experience with performance tuning, system monitoring, and observability tools
• Strong experience with AWS, including services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, ECS/Fargate, etc
• 5+ years of experience as a backend engineer, with demonstrated leadership in complex system design
• Experience with data modeling and working with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, DynamoDB)
• Prior experience in aerospace, transportation, or rideshare industries
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and contai...