Senior Backend Engineer - Grafana App Platform | Canada | Remote

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building scalable production systems. You’ve owned services from design through deployment and have navigated the complexities of distributed systems. Your expertise in SaaS platforms at scale is a key asset, and you understand the nuances of multi-tenant architectures.

You possess deep knowledge of Grafana and its ecosystem, having worked with observability tools that manage metrics, logs, and traces. Your experience with cloud services and architectures allows you to contribute effectively to the evolution of Grafana's core platform.

You thrive in a remote-first environment and are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your communication skills enable you to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering a collaborative culture.

You are adaptable and open to learning new technologies, understanding that innovation is crucial in a fast-paced tech landscape. You appreciate the value of open-source contributions and are excited about working in a company that prioritizes transparency and autonomy.

Desirable

Experience with cloud-native technologies and frameworks is a plus. Familiarity with observability strategies and tools will help you integrate seamlessly into the team. A passion for meaningful work and a desire to contribute to a global community of users will set you apart.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be instrumental in transforming Grafana's architecture to support a fully multi-tenant and scalable platform. You will collaborate with product managers and engineers to design and implement features that enhance user experience and performance. Your work will directly impact how thousands of companies manage their observability strategies.

You will engage in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team. Your insights will help shape the technical direction of the Grafana App Platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of users.

You will also participate in the development of new features, focusing on performance optimization and reliability. Your contributions will help maintain Grafana's reputation as a leading open-source visualization tool, used by millions worldwide.

What we offer

Grafana Labs offers a unique opportunity to work in a remote-first environment with a diverse and inclusive team. You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the observability landscape. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value curiosity and a growth mindset.

You will enjoy a flexible work schedule that allows you to balance your professional and personal life. Our culture emphasizes transparency, autonomy, and trust, making it an ideal place for innovative thinkers.

Join us at Grafana Labs, where you can make a difference in how organizations visualize and manage their data. Together, we can continue to build a platform that empowers users to monitor everything from beehives to climate change.