Software Engineer, Backend

About Folio: Folio builds scalable infrastructure for hotel procurement automation. Our backend systems handle millions of transactions for hundreds of hotels, requiring robust, secure, and efficient solutions. We’re looking for a backend engineer to design and implement the core services powering our marketplace, search, and payment systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable backend services for Folio’s core infrastructure
• Optimize database performance and data retrieval for large-scale operations
• Implement security protocols for sensitive procurement and payment data
• Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure seamless API integrations
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively
• Drive architectural improvements for reliability and efficiency
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience with distributed systems
• Proficiency in languages like Go, Java, or Python with strong concurrency understanding
• Expertise in database design, optimization, and management (PostgreSQL)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Deep knowledge of payment systems, invoice processing, and API design
• Strong problem-solving skills with focus on system reliability

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Elasticsearch for search optimization
• Familiarity with microservices architectures
• Background in fintech or e-commerce systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Contributions to open-source projects

Compensation: The estimated pay range for this role is $160,000 - $220,000