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SeniorFull-timePythonJavaNode.jsGCPKubernetesDockerTerraformMicroservicesCI/CDAI
Salary Range
$190,000 - $210,000 /year
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to help shape the core systems that power the Bumble Dating experience. This role is ideal for engineers who are experienced in building and delivering end-to-end features, comfortable owning projects independently, and ready to contribute meaningfully to technical architecture and mentoring junior teammates.
Key Responsibilities
- →Design, implement, and maintain backend systems that are scalable, secure, and reliable, preferably using GCP-native services.
- →Drive individual projects from inception to delivery, owning the full software development lifecycle.
- →Collaborate with Product Managers and other Engineers to ship new features and improvements.
- →Apply AI-based development tools and workflows to enhance productivity and code quality.
- →Participate in architecture discussions and propose technical solutions that support long-term scalability.
- →Support junior engineers through pairing, mentoring, and code reviews.
- →Contribute to engineering standards and best practices to maintain a high-quality codebase.
Requirements
- ✓4–5 years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
- ✓Proven ability to run projects autonomously and deliver production-ready systems.
- ✓Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, Kotlin).
- ✓2+ years working with cloud environments (preferably GCP), including deployment and monitoring.
- ✓Exposure to secure API design, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.
- ✓Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
- ✓Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform) and observability platforms.
- ✓Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive mindset.
Benefits
- ★Own meaningful projects that directly impact millions of Bumble users.
- ★Learn and grow in a high-performing engineering team committed to mentorship and learning.
- ★Be part of a culture that values inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
- ★Enjoy competitive compensation, equity, and world-class benefits.
