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Software Engineer, Platform - Melbourne, Australia

JuniorMid levelFull-timeRemoteMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 1 day agoVerified 1 day ago
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About the job

This job is about joining Speechify's Platform team to build and maintain backend services that enhance user experiences. By ensuring that reading is never a barrier to learning, you will play a crucial role in impacting millions of users worldwide. The team thrives in a flat organization where everyone can lead by showcasing their technical skills and delivering results.

You'll be responsible for

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Designing and developing APIs

Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements.
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Overseeing backend API landscape

Oversee the full backend API landscape, enhancing and optimizing for performance and maintainability.
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Collaborating with cross-functional teams

Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product strategy and user experience.

Key criteria

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Backend development experience with TS/Node

Proven experience in backend development using TypeScript and Node.js.

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Cloud platform expertise

Direct experience with GCP; knowledge of AWS or Azure preferred.

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API design and maintenance

Experience designing and maintaining robust APIs for scalability.

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5 criteria for this job
Backend development experience with TS/Node
Proven experience in backend development using TypeScript and Node.js.

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Cloud platform expertise
Direct experience with GCP; knowledge of AWS or Azure preferred.

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API design and maintenance
Experience designing and maintaining robust APIs for scalability.

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Containerization skills
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Kubernetes deployment proficiency
Experience deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes preferred.

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