Junior Backend Engineer - Us/Canada

Junior Backend Engineer - US/Canada Residents only, Full-Time, Salary $70K-$80K.

Minimum 1 year of project experience required - fully remote position. Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

About us: The Future of AI is Patterned We are a stealth-mode technology startup that is revolutionizing the way AI is used. Our platform uses pattern recognition to train AI models that are more accurate, efficient, and robust than ever before.

We are backed by top investors, including Sequoia and Andreessen Horowitz, and we are hiring for almost everything! If you are passionate about AI and want to be a part of something big, then we want to hear from you.

Make a positive impact on the world. Be a part of a fast-growing startup. If you are interested in learning more, please visit our website.

We Are Looking For People Who Are

Passionate about AI.

Excellent problem solvers.

Team players.

Driven to succeed.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Backend Engineer - US/Canada to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team of developers, designers, and product managers to build and maintain scalable and efficient backend systems. You will play a key role in implementing new features, optimizing performance, and ensuring the reliability of our applications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about backend development and wants to grow their skills in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between the backend and frontend components.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain backend systems that meet the needs of our applications.
• Implement new features and functionality based on product requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and technologies related to backend development.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in building and consuming them.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of backend development principles and concepts.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Python, Java, or Ruby.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with web frameworks (e.g., Django, Spring, Ruby on Rails).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and writing efficient SQL queries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Active participation in open-source projects or personal coding projects.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

Special Benefits You Will Love

Flexible vacation, paid unlimited holidays, and paid sick days

401(k) with up to 2% employer match

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Why Patterned Learning AI?

Patterned Learning AI is made up of incredibly bright, mission-driven coworkers who are passionate about using technology to solve real world problems---and we're growing quickly. In order to continue building an engaging and dynamic organization, we're committed to giving everyone the support they need to do great work.

We believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds are critical to building great technology, and our goal is to cultivate an environment where people feel equally valued and respected. Patterned Learning AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, citizenship, socioeconomic status, disability, or veteran status.