Back-End Developer
Location: Portland, Remote
Department: Engineering
At Pegasus Forge, we’re committed to pioneering innovation in pet welfare, and our back-end systems are the backbone of our success. As a Back-End Developer, you’ll play a crucial role in building, optimizing, and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power our applications. Your work will directly impact the functionality and scalability of our products, helping to deliver seamless experiences for our users.
We’re looking for a skilled and driven back-end developer who thrives in building scalable, secure, and efficient systems. If you're passionate about clean code, performance optimization, and building robust server-side infrastructure, we want you on our team.
What You’ll Do
As a Back-End Developer at Pegasus Forge, you’ll work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and engineers to design, build, and maintain server-side components and services.
Build and Maintain APIs: Design and implement RESTful APIs and services that integrate with front-end components and third-party services.
Database Design and Management: Develop and maintain efficient, scalable database architectures using Firebase and SQL/NoSQL technologies.
Server-Side Logic: Implement core business logic and functionality, ensuring that all systems are optimized for performance and scalability.
Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with front-end developers to ensure smooth integration between server-side logic and user-facing elements.
Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and optimize back-end code for speed, scalability, and reliability.
Security and Compliance: Ensure systems are secure, comply with industry standards, and handle sensitive data appropriately.
Troubleshooting and Debugging: Diagnose and fix issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks in the back-end infrastructure.
Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented and experienced back-end developer with a passion for creating high-performance, scalable systems. You excel in solving complex problems and enjoy building robust back-end infrastructure that supports cutting-edge products.
Skills: Proficiency in back-end languages and experience in developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
Database Expertise: Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar. We are Firebase-based.
Experience with Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and managing applications.
Problem Solver: Ability to identify, debug, and optimize complex back-end issues, ensuring robust and reliable performance.
Version Control: Experience with Git and version control systems for efficient collaboration and deployment.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Why Join Pegasus Forge?
Innovative Work: Contribute to the development of groundbreaking products that are redefining the future of veterinary medicine.
Growth: Join a rapidly expanding company with abundant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented engineers and cross-functional teams in a supportive, inclusive culture.
Impact: Have a direct impact on the performance and scalability of our products, ensuring they deliver excellent user experiences.
If you’re excited to build high-performance back-end systems, collaborate on innovative projects, and grow as a developer, we’d love to have you join our team at Pegasus Forge. Apply now to be part of our journey in revolutionizing pet health!