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Sr Software Engineer, Backend - Cloud & Platform team
🌎Amsterdam, NLD
4 months ago

Job Description

About the Role We in the Cloud & Platform team build tools to allow Uber engineers consume Cloud resources - comfortably, efficiently and securely! We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to help us build the next generation of our self-service Cloud Management Portal that manages a global hybrid cloud environment. Product’s mission is to deliver simple yet powerful self-service experience to Uber engineers, while remaining transparent and governed for cross-cutting concerns like security and cost management. What you'll do: - Communicate and collaborate with other teams, both technical and non-technical - Create great software designs spanning backend and infra automation - Implement high-quality features with Go, Terraform and TypeScript - Continuously improve codebase for scalability and maintainability - Be on-call, solve production incidents and drive post-mortems - Mentor and train junior developers What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points - Lead multiple high-impact cross-functional projects from conception to completion. - Provide insight into new technologies and work with the team to make architectural design decisions. - Implement new features while prioritizing security, user experience, modern design, high availability, and scalability - Refactor existing code and fix bugs, prioritizing stability, security, and simplicity. - Communicate and collaborate with other teams, both technical and non-technical - Mentor and train junior developers - Bring a passion for the creativity and discipline that goes into web development with cloud technologies Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of Software Engineering experience with Go and Javascript - 3+ years working with Docker, containerization, microservices, or Kubernetes - 1+ years of GCP experience Preferred Qualifications - UI development experience - Good understanding of networking fundamentals (VLANs, firewalls, OSI model) - Strong understanding of security fundamentals, including the principles of least privilege - Comfortable with secure coding and proper handling of infrastructure security - Strong interpersonal skills: demonstrate the ability to lead long-term, multi-functional projects We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s move the world forward, together. Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role. \*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [accommodations@uber.com](mailto:accommodations@uber.com).