As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will develop scalable backend systems using AWS and NodeJS, optimize system performance, and lead the technical roadmap.
Location: Tel Aviv (Hybrid) Reports to: VP R&D
What’s in it for you?Are you ready to revolutionize the aviation industry? Are you a seasoned backend engineer looking for an exciting new challenge?
Join us at SkyPath, the world's leading real-time solution for sensing and avoiding turbulence, and be at the forefront of transforming how pilots utilize critical flight data. As a senior backend engineer, you'll have the opportunity to shape our technical roadmap and develop cutting-edge technology that improves flight safety and passenger experience worldwide. If you have a passion for aviation and engineering and want to make a significant impact on the future of flight, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
What you will do- Develop scalable, high-performance backend systems using AWS and NodeJS.
- Build and deploy advanced Machine Learning system to forecast real world turbulence.
- Lead the effort to define our Technical Roadmap and technologies evaluation.
- Optimize and enhance existing backend systems to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to backend infrastructure and services.
- Implement and maintain best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment processes.
- 6+ years of experience working as a backend engineer, preferably in a senior or lead role.
- Strong proficiency in NodeJS and hands-on experience with AWS services.
- Solid understanding of API services architecture and RESTful API design principles.
- Proficient in writing clean, maintainable code.
- Familiarity with database systems PostgreSQL.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
Top Skills
AWS
Machine Learning
Node.js
Postgres
Restful Api
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