DESCRIPTION

Please apply directly to Playboy for this role.

Who We Seek

Playboy is seeking a dedicated Senior Backend Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will play a major role in designing, implementing, and maintaining SQL databases, RESTful APIs, and back-end systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create scalable services and facilitate web applications that deliver exceptional user experiences.What You’ll Do - Job Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, project managers, quality assurance teams, and other developers regarding progress on long-term technology roadmap.
• Create and maintain workflows with teams to provide visibility and to ensure workload balance.
• Develop and oversee testing to maintain integrity of our financial systems at scale.
• Architect and implement systems solutions utilizing both in-house development and alternatives from external vendors.
  
  

What You’ll Bring - Qualifications And Skills

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• 6+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Go, or Rust.
• 5+ years of experience contributing to architecture and design of new and current systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or 5-8 + additional years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals in data structures and algorithm design.
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure tools, such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform.
• Timely communication and responsiveness to peers and management.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure design, including the operational trade-offs of various designs.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices and build systems, such as CircleCI and GitHub Actions
• Proven experience with Unix/Linux environments
• Must have unrestricted access to work in the U.S.
  
  

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $140,000 - $200,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance for you and your family
• Generous paid parental leave
• 401k+ matching
• Flexible Time Away
• Professional growth opportunities