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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineer - **Company:** AI Powered LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $176,000.0 - $242,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Databases, Data Stores, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Mobile Application Software, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Redis, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Delivery Pipeline, Concurrency, Backend, Containerization, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-backend-engineer-picnic-delivery-8122099 ## About the Role * Proficiency in backend programming languages Java and Go * Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) * Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure * Understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems * A high-performance, hands-on engineer who sets a high bar for code quality, reliability, and operational excellence * Deep understanding of backend system design, APIs, data stores, concurrency, and distributed systems * Experience collaborating closely with frontend, mobile, product, data, and business partners * Passion for product impact and building systems that directly support customers and operators, * Experience building web or mobile applications. Familiarity with frontend and mobile tradeoffs and how backend decisions affect client performance * Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices * Track record of improving developer productivity through tooling, patterns, or process improvements ## Description We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help architect and scale Picnic's real-time food ordering and operations platforms. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys ambiguity, thrives in complex systems, and is excited to iterate and improve real-world operations. You'll work across backend services that support web and mobile surfaces, partner closely with frontend, mobile, product, and operations teams, and help define how we design, build, and scale backend systems at Picnic. What you'll do * Write high-quality, well-tested code in languages like Java and Go, set a strong bar for engineering excellence, and manage and sustain a full software lifecycle * Lead backend initiatives ensuring scalability and reliability across domains such as food ordering, payments, discounts, and loyalty * Drive the development with a strong focus on reliability-by-design, observability, and testability * Design scalable databases, analyze data using SQL * Mentor and uplevel engineers through technical leadership, reviews, and hands-on collaboration, * Massive market opportunity: Online food delivery continues to grow rapidly, creating room for durable, category-defining companies * Real impact: You'll help reshape how restaurants succeed in delivery while improving everyday experiences for thousands of workers * Ownership and influence: Customer ordering experience is the face to Picnic's operations * Strong engineering culture: You'll collaborate closely with experienced engineers and leaders who care deeply about craft, impact, and growth What else you need to know This role is based in our Mountain View office. We believe the best ideas emerge from close collaboration, especially when building new products and redefining how an industry works. 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