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About Us
Tram Case is revolutionizing legal technology with AI-driven tools that enhance efficiency and accessibility for legal professionals. We're undertaking high-impact technology transformation, partnering with a high-volume immigration law firm to optimize workflows and streamline processes. Join us in building the future of legal tech, where impactful innovation meets user-centric design.
Role Overview
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design and develop core backend services that enable our platform’s functionality, including efficient data management and real-time communication support. This role will focus on building resilient APIs, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing backend services for performance. You’ll work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver a cohesive, high-quality product experience, ensuring it meets the needs of our large-scale user base.
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Key Responsibilities
- Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain high-quality backend services and APIs, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Real-Time Communication Support: Develop backend capabilities for real-time, bidirectional communication using WebSockets, enabling browser-based voice interactions.
- System Design & Architecture: Participate in architectural decisions, ensuring backend systems are scalable and optimized for high availability in a high-volume environment.
- Data Management: Create efficient data storage and processing solutions, with an emphasis on data integrity, security, and compliance.
- Collaboration: Work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other teams to deliver integrated solutions that align with user needs and product goals.
- Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve backend performance bottlenecks, ensuring reliable service and enhancing system efficiency.
Technical Proficiency
Must have experience with several of the following:
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, Go, or Node.js.
- API Development: Strong experience with RESTful, gRPC, or GraphQL API design and implementation for secure, efficient, and scalable applications.
- Data Management: Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases, focusing on data modeling, indexing, and performance optimization.
- Real-Time Communication: Hands-on experience with WebSocket implementation for enabling real-time, bidirectional communication.
- Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure for deploying and managing backend services.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi for infrastructure automation.
- Containerization & Orchestration: Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for managing and orchestrating microservices.
- Testing & CI/CD: Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and automated testing frameworks for backend systems.
Qualifications
- Experience: 4–6 years in backend development, with a strong foundation in building and maintaining high-quality, production-grade backend systems.
- Technical Problem Solving: Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex backend issues and optimize for performance and scalability.
- System Design Skills: Familiarity with distributed system design and microservices architecture, with a focus on data integrity and high availability.
- Collaboration: Effective communicator who can work cross-functionally, collaborating with front-end teams, product managers, and stakeholders.
- User-Centric Approach: Passionate about delivering backend solutions that enhance user experience and support business goals.
Core Values and Culture
Tram Case is built on a foundation of shared principles that guide our work and interactions. We seek team members who embody and contribute to these values:
- User-Centric Perspective: Build with empathy, ensuring every feature enhances our users' experience and addresses their needs.
- Radical Transparency: Promote open communication and information sharing to make the best decisions and foster trust.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Ensure each task aligns with our mission to deliver meaningful, innovative solutions.
- Single Responsible Individual: Every team member takes ownership, driving tasks to completion with accountability.
- Extreme Ownership: Learn and grow from challenges, continuously refining our work and striving for excellence.
- Singular Focus: Dedicate attention to core objectives, eliminating distractions to achieve impactful results.
- Documentation Excellence: Maintain clear and thorough documentation to enhance collaboration and continuity.
- Data-Informed Decisions: Use data to guide priorities, ensuring our work delivers value to our users.
- Compassionate Communication: Foster empathy and respect in dialogue, embracing diverse perspectives and encouraging respectful collaboration.
- Excellence in Craft: Uphold high standards in functionality and design, committing to quality and impactful solutions.
Perks and Benefits
- Remote-First Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a remote-first setup that supports work-life balance and productivity.
- Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary to recognize and reward your skills and contributions.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with an unlimited PTO policy, empowering you to recharge and maintain balance.
- Professional Development: Access resources for growth, including conference passes, online courses, and training programs to support your career advancement.
- Home Office Stipend: We provide a budget for setting up your home office with high-quality equipment and tools.
- Latest Tech Gear: Receive a top-of-the-line laptop and any necessary peripherals to ensure you have the best tools to do your best work.
- Team Retreats and Virtual Events: Participate in team-building retreats and regular virtual gatherings to connect with colleagues and strengthen our culture.
- Parental Leave: We offer paid parental leave to support you and your family during this important time.