Backend Engineer

EsperAustin, Texas, United States

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Backend Software Engineer

Location : Austin, Texas (Hybrid)

Esper was founded in 2018 with the mission to empower dynamic and responsive policymaking in government. Esper’s goal is to align existing data, stakeholders and public policy goals to streamline the policymaking process at all levels of Government. We imagine a world where policymaking is driven by data and insights from all stakeholders and we are transforming traditional bureaucracy into a dynamic and flexible system that encourages innovation and collaboration.

Esper is looking for an experienced

Backend Engineer to help drive this mission forward.

As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining features and business logic for our applications.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and frontend engineers to deliver high-quality and well-designed user experiences. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and able to quickly adapt to changing requirements and priorities.

What you’ll do :

Design, build, and maintain features for our applications
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products
Work closely with frontend developers to develop clean API contracts
Continuously improve the performance, reliability, and security of our applications
Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies and best practices

What we’re looking for :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Experience with Java

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines

If you are a self-starter with a passion for building great experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Perks and Benefits :

Being a part of an innovative and collaborative team that will both support and challenge you

Significant opportunity for growth and ownership

Ability to shape Esper for the long-term

Paid holidays & unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous parental & sick leave

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Short / Long term disability & life insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Work anniversary equity grants

Monthly stipend to offset remote work expenses

Office equipment allowance

Paid Time Off to participate in volunteer / community events

Annual salary : $120,000 - $140,000

120,000 - $140,000 a year

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Backend Engineer • Austin, Texas, United States