Staff Backend Engineer Full Time

Summary:

• Raft is an intelligent logistics platform transforming the freight and customs industry through automation and advanced technologies.
• As a fast-scaling, UK-based tech company with global reach, Raft is pioneering solutions that empower freight forwarders and customs brokers to operate at new levels of efficiency and precision.
• Raft is fuelled by Series B funding from renowned investors like Eight Roads, Bessemer Venture Partners, Episode 1, and Dynamo Ventures, positioning the company for major growth and innovation.
• The Staff Backend Engineer role at Raft is crucial for shaping the architecture and capabilities of the platform to support mission-critical logistics features.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, build, and maintain scalable, cloud-based infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and maintain sophisticated databases, APIs, and data pipelines, with responsibility for the underlying infrastructure.
• Drive the evolution of platform features that require complex engineering solutions, including multi-user access and real-time updates.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure Raft’s platform is secure, reliable, and optimized for performance.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in backend development with a strong focus on Python, supplemented by experience in other programming languages.
• Deep expertise in designing and maintaining scalable databases (preferably PostgreSQL) and understanding the latest trends in database technology.
• Proficiency with FastAPI/Starlette and experience building scalable APIs with Python.
• Solid track record in multi-cloud environments and the ability to architect and implement software libraries in distributed, multi-cloud settings.
• Ability to design and implement sophisticated logging, monitoring, and alerting infrastructure to ensure high availability and quick troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of and experience implementing best practices in security and data privacy, securing complex data flows.
• Extensive experience with containerized tools like Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Helm, and deploying them in production.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a company on the cutting edge of logistics technology, competing with industry giants while leveraging advanced Machine Learning and backend engineering.
• Work in a product-driven environment where contributions directly shape real-world solutions for a global customer base.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across industries and continents, gaining unparalleled exposure to the logistics and automation sectors.
• Thrive in a high-energy, growth-focused environment that pushes you to expand your technical and strategic skill sets.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and multi-cultural team where innovation and continuous improvement are celebrated.