About the job
The backend Software Engineer - Performance at Deputy is a vital job focused on enhancing the performance, scalability, and cost efficiency of our core Workforce Management platform. This position empowers individuals to take ownership of performance initiatives, driving impactful changes that benefit our mid-market and enterprise customers. The team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to using AI tools to unlock new ways of working.
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Owning platform performance
Own and continuously improve the performance posture of the Workforce Management platform across core domains, focusing on API latency, page load times, and infrastructure cost efficiency.🚀
Leading technical initiatives
Define and own performance initiatives end-to-end, from problem discovery and technical design through to delivery and validation.👨🏫
Mentoring engineers
Mentor and guide other engineers in performance-oriented thinking, debugging techniques, and system design, leading by example through hands-on contribution.Key criteria
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6+ years of software development experience
Proven experience operating production systems at scale.View
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SQL query optimisation expertise
Strong skills in tuning queries for high-volume workloads.View
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Experience with legacy system modernisation
Hands-on experience transitioning from legacy to modern architectures.View
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