Senior Backend Software Engineer, MapQuest

System1 is seeking a dynamic Senior Backend Engineer to join our team and work on RoadWarrior by MapQuest. RoadWarrior is a powerful platform that provides route creation, management, and optimization solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Our diverse customer base ranges from FedEx contractors to small mom-and-popshops, all of whom rely on RoadWarrior to plan their most critical daily deliveries efficiently and accurately. As part of System1, RoadWarrior and MapQuest combine the innovative spirit of a startup with the stability, revenue, and growth of an established company. We're expanding rapidly and looking for a talented engineer to help us scale. In this role, you will design, build, operate, debug, optimize, and deploy highly-distributed, low-latency web-based systems. Leading a team of skilled engineers, you will not only write code but also bring a passion for your craft and a commitment to continuous learning. Your contributions will be crucial in shaping the future of our product and our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are driven by innovation, and are eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! The Role You Will Have: Help architect and build out the infrastructure of our API platform: Lead the transformation of our backend from .NET to Node.js, leveraging shared services used by thousands of developers on the MapQuest developer network to enhance our platform's scalability and performance. Design, implement, and maintain .NET and Node.js services: Start by working extensively with .NET while progressively transitioning to Node.js, creating efficient and robust backend solutions, and ensuring seamless integration with existing services. Work with both Azure SQL and MongoDB databases: Optimize data access and storage across both relational and non-relational databases. You'll have the flexibility to choose the best tool for the job, ensuring a robust and flexible backend to support high-traffic applications. Own tasks end to end, taking projects through the full engineering lifecycle: From concept to deployment, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality features and improvements. Collaborate and problem solve with engineers and stakeholders: Work closely with a talented team to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions. Operate with a high degree of autonomy and lightweight planning processes: Enjoy the freedom to make impactful decisions while maintaining a focus on agile methodologies. What You Will Bring: 5+ years of development experience: Proven track record in building and maintaining complex systems that scale to thousands of users. 2+ years of hands-on production experience in developing and maintaining backend services: using both C# and Node.js. Candidates with experience in Java and Python are encouraged to apply. 2+ years of experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, or Postgres 2+ years of experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DocumentDB, or DynamoDB Able to adhere to best practices and coding conventions: Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Experience working with GIT in a collaborative environment, creating pull requests, and performing code reviews. Excellent communication and time management skills: Ability to clearly articulate ideas and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines. Mapping APIs: Experience with mapping APIs (e.g., Google Maps API, OpenStreetMap) is a big plus Open source contributions are a plus

System1 is a technology company that combines the innovative spirit of a startup with the stability, revenue, and growth of an established company. They are seeking a dynamic Senior Backend Engineer to join their team and work on RoadWarrior by MapQuest, a powerful platform that provides route creation, management, and optimization solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.