Back-end Engineer

About the Role

The Back-End Engineer in Octopart is responsible for the design and maintenance of the systems, services, and data pipelines that power Octopart and other Altium products. You may expect deep technical challenges, high autonomy, and opportunities to contribute to product direction.

Working Mode

Please note: The working mode is on-site: 5 days a week from our Cambridge office.

A Day in the Life of our Back-End Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintainscalable web services usingGo,Python,and related technology.
• Integrate web services with other Altium and third-party systems.
• Maintain data processing pipelines thathandlemillions of electronic parts per day.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, dataplatformengineers,and DevOps engineers, to ensure smooth integration and deployment of web services.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of coding standards and best practices.

Who We're Looking For

• Proven experience of at least5+yearsinweb service development and system integration
• Concrete experience with GoLangorPython
• Understanding software architecture principles and design patterns related to web services
• Knowledge of database design and development using relational databases
• Problem-solving and analytical skills; able to understand complex business processes and system workflows
• Able to communicate clearly with otherengineers and non-technical stakeholders
• A strong senseof product ownership.

Required Technology Experience

• Advanced knowledge of back-end development using Go or Python.
• Experience in designing web services with "Top-Down"/ "Schema-First" approach. Having experience in GraphQL is a significant plus.
• Experience in any Relational Database (e.g. MySQL) and distributed database (e.g. AWS RedShift, Snowflake)
• Strong understanding of distributed systems
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with containerised development
• Familiarity with CI, CD, and Kubernetes is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communicationand collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-orientedenvironment.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning in a fast-paced environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.