
Efficient sourcing solutions for modern enterprises
Fairmarkit, headquartered in downtown Boston, MA, is an automated sourcing platform that streamlines procurement processes for enterprises. Founded in 2017, Fairmarkit has raised $76.6 million in funding through multiple rounds, positioning itself against industry giants like Oracle and SAP. The pla...
Fairmarkit offers a range of benefits including equity, paid parental leave, a home office stipend, and a 401k company match. Employees enjoy work fle...
Fairmarkit fosters a culture centered around innovation in automated sourcing, emphasizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in procurement. The compa...
Fairmarkit is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to strengthen their engineering team. You'll work with Python, Django, and AWS to design and implement cloud-based solutions. This role requires experience in backend development and leading teams.
You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly with Python, and have a strong understanding of building production systems at scale. Your expertise in frameworks like Django and FastAPI allows you to create robust APIs that meet the needs of procurement teams. You are familiar with cloud technologies, especially AWS, and have experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. Your background includes working with databases such as PostgreSQL and caching systems like Redis, ensuring high performance and reliability in your applications. You understand the importance of message brokers like RabbitMQ and event streaming platforms like Kafka in building scalable architectures. You are also comfortable with search technologies like Elasticsearch, which enhances the functionality of the applications you develop. You have experience leading teams and fostering a culture of technical excellence, helping your colleagues grow their skills and achieve their goals.
Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, is a plus. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Sentry will help you maintain the health of the systems you build. Knowledge of architectural patterns like DDD and CQRS will be beneficial in designing complex solutions. You are proactive in identifying areas for improvement and are eager to implement best practices in software development.
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Fairmarkit, you will be responsible for the full cycle of designing and implementing cloud-based solutions that revolutionize procurement processes. You will coordinate and participate in solution implementation, focusing on performance, stability, and scalability. Your role will involve analyzing the needs of large solutions and breaking them down into smaller, manageable components, ensuring that the engineering strategy aligns with the company's goals. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and design, to deliver high-quality software that meets user needs. You will also contribute to defining and executing the engineering strategy, helping to grow the technical culture and skills within the team. Your insights will be crucial in determining solution specifications and identifying the best technologies to use.
At Fairmarkit, you will join a dynamic team that is at the forefront of autonomous sourcing technology. We offer a collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will directly impact the success of our solutions. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, as we believe in investing in our team's skills and knowledge. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, ensuring that you are rewarded for your hard work and dedication. Join us in transforming the procurement landscape and making a meaningful difference in how organizations buy and sell.
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