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Software Engineer, Platform - Sydney, Australia

Mid levelSeniorFull-timeRemoteSydney NSW, AustraliaPosted 1 week agoVerified 1 month ago
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About the job

The job at Speechify is all about building and maintaining backend services that enhance user experiences and support a diverse range of products. This opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a revolutionary industry while working in a flat organization that values innovation and collaboration. Join a dynamic team that is passionate about creating solutions that change lives, especially for those with learning differences.

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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 and knowledge of AWS or Azure.

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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 and knowledge of AWS or Azure.

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

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Containerization skills
Familiarity with Docker and containerized deployments preferred.

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High availability application deployment
Proficiency in deploying applications on Kubernetes preferred.

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