Backend Engineer
About the Role - as a Backend Engineer at Obsidian, you’ll:
- Contribute to the development of backend systems that power Obsidian’s core product
- Implement features and services that are scalable, reliable, and performant
- Build and maintain APIs and backend services under the guidance of senior engineers
- Support improvements to existing systems, helping to enhance resilience and maintainability
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-quality features
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to continuously improve engineering standards
- Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where learning and adaptability are encouraged
What’s in It for You
- Contribute to a core product used by enterprises worldwide
- Work alongside a talented, supportive team in a collaborative culture
- Develop your technical skills with mentorship from experienced engineers
- Gain exposure to modern technologies and engineering best practices
- Be part of an innovative, growing company where your work makes a real impact
- Enjoy hybrid working, with supported remote working and great office spaces in Cheltenham and Manchester
Required Skills & Experience
- 2–4 years of experience in a software engineering role
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, Go, or SQL
- Experience building backend services and APIs
- Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Postgres)
- Understanding of core software engineering principles and clean code practices
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment
- Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow technical expertise
Desirable Experience
- Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)
- Experience using Git for version control
- Understanding of distributed systems concepts
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
AI Skills & AI-Native Engineering Expectations: As an AI-forward engineering organization, we expect senior engineers to effectively leverage AI tools and understand foundational AI concepts to enhance development efficiency and build AI-ready systems.
AI Engineering Capabilities:
- Leverage AI tools effectively to improve development efficiency and build AI-ready systems.
- Strong understanding of core AI/ML concepts (LLMs, embeddings, vector databases, inference, evaluation).
Employee Benefits
Our competitive benefits packages are designed to support our employees' well-being, both at work and at home. Our US based employees enjoy:
- Competitive compensation with equity and 401k
- Comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off
- 12 weeks of new parent or family leave
- Personal and professional development resources
For more details on our US benefits, or for information on our international benefits, please see here.
Pay Transparancy
Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for equity awards and may be eligible for sales commission or incentive compensation based on the role or function within the company.
At Obsidian, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and hire for talent, passion, and compassion. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact [email protected]
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