Senior Backend Engineer - Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland
Backend Team /
Full-time /
On-site
About Termius
Termius is redefining how engineers interact with remote systems. Millions of engineers and thousands of companies rely on Termius worldwide.
While AI has transformed modern IDEs, a terminal stays the same inefficient technology since the 1970s. As a leading cross-platform SSH client, our mission is to boost productivity and foster collaboration by rebuilding the Terminal for the modern era.
We are actively growing and seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Auckland office to help us make Termius the primary work instrument for many engineers worldwide in their daily routines.
Why join Termius
- Your contributions will directly influence the experience of millions of engineers and shape the future of system management tools.
- The speed and quality of decision-making depend on the accessibility of information. We aim for full transparency in all our actions.
- We share and ask for the candid feedback needed to become great.
- We build for system engineers and aim to make complex things feel simple and visually appealing.
- Be part of a culture that values proactiveness, a fail-fast-learn-fast approach, and a strong sense of ownership.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a backend engineer.
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Experience with building RESTful APIs.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes).
- Experience with Docker.
- Experience with Django.
- Solid understanding of system design principles (e.g., scalability, security).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git).
- Passion for product development and enhancing user experience.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Good communication skills in English (both written and verbal).
- Availability for sync meetings from 4-6 pm New Zealand Time (NZT).
Optional but welcomed
- Experience with SSH protocol and network engineering.
What you will do at Termius
- Independently manage all stages of application development, shape requirements, and lead engineering projects relating to the Termius backend.
- Share responsibility for testing, releasing, and maintaining the backend codebase and related developer tools and processes.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to influence product development.
- Communicate with our users to understand their needs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure their success with our platform.
- Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges to optimize existing systems for performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure high code quality throughout the codebase.
- Automate tasks and implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.
- Troubleshoot and fix complex backend and infrastructure issues.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies and trends.
What do we offer
- A full-time position with equity options to share in our success.
- Comprehensive support for employees, including equipment and professional development resources.
Join us
If you're an experienced self-sufficient individual contributor passionate about product development and excited to make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
