Senior Backend Engineer - APIs, Data, and Scale
Jellyfish
About this role
A Senior Backend Engineer at Jellyfish is responsible for designing and implementing scalable systems that accurately represent the complex structures of engineering organizations. This role involves navigating complicated data models, tracing dependencies across multiple systems, and building features for the company's AWS-hosted SaaS product using Python and Django. The engineer will collaborate with a team to rapidly deliver value through automated CI/CD pipelines while providing technical expertise and support for production operations. Candidates should have extensive experience in backend development, strong data modeling skills, and a passion for tackling technical challenges.
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About Jellyfish
jellyfish.coJellyfish is a software engineering intelligence platform designed to enhance engineering performance and strategic alignment within organizations. By integrating with tools like Jira and GitHub, Jellyfish provides essential insights into engineering metrics, resource allocation, and team performance, helping R&D organizations improve efficiency and deliver better outcomes. The platform enables engineering leaders to make data-driven decisions, streamline processes, and predict project timelines effectively, resulting in improved innovation and reduced operational bottlenecks.
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About Jellyfish
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$165k – $235k
per year
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