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Were seeking a Backend Software Engineer to build, maintain, and scale the core systems that support our AI?driven logistics platform. In this foundational role youll create reliable, performant backend services, APIs, and data pipelines critical to the success of our products. What Youll Do
Backend Development & System Design
Develop robust, scalable backend services and APIs powering our logistics solutions. Design and maintain system architecture, ensuring performance, scalability, and security. Ensure high service availability and reliability through proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting. Implement and maintain testing strategies including unit, integration, and performance tests. Collaborate closely with front?end, AI/ML, and product teams to integrate services seamlessly.
Data Processing & Integration
Implement data ingestion pipelines from structured, unstructured, real?time, and batch data sources. Maintain data consistency, reliability, and availability through effective database schema design and optimization.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Participate in code reviews and contribute to coding standards, best practices, and documentation. Stay informed of backend development trends and introduce relevant improvements to our technology stack. Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members.
What Were Looking For
Strong Technical Background
Proficiency in one or more backend languages: Python, Node.js, TypeScript, or Java. Solid understanding of API design and implementation (REST, GraphQL). Hands?on experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Redis.
Cloud & Infrastructure Experience
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure). Experience deploying and managing containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes). Understanding of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Software Best Practices
Experience with software testing methodologies (unit, integration, end?to?end testing). Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, well?documented code.
Problem?solving & Communication
Excellent problem?solving skills with the ability to debug complex systems. Strong collaboration skills, capable of working effectively across teams and clearly communicating technical concepts.
Growth Mindset
Passion for continuous learning and staying current with the latest advancements in backend engineering, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure. Commitment to mentoring and teaching others.
Bonus Points
Experience building and integrating on Palantir Foundry and its offerings. Knowledge of defense or logistics industries and legacy system modernization. Contributions to open?source software or active engagement with the developer community. Why Gallatin?
Mission?driven, high?impact startup directly improving defense logistics readiness. Collaborative team of passionate engineers, designers, and industry experts. Competitive compensation, 100% employer?paid health insurance premiums, 401(k), unlimited PTO, free lunches and snacks, and rapid career growth opportunities. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain relevant security clearances and to work in a classified environment when necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Languages
- English
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