Backend Software Engineer
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product owners, frontend engineers, and DevOps - Own QA: write strong unit tests and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality - Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions - Troubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvements to CI/CD pipelines and monitoring We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need
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