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# Staff Software Engineer, Backend

- **Company:** Match Group
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $235,000.0 - $240,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Node.Js, NoSQL, Process Driven Development, Redis, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Apache Spark, Backend, Information Technology, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Docker, Golang
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/6437dd88-c1b9-4cb3-993c-5907bae37e02/staff-software-engineer-backend

## About the Role

* Excellent knowledge and experience with a backend language like Java, Node.js, Go, C++
 * BS/MS in Computer Science or an equivalent field with 5+ years of industry work experience
 * Excellent knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and coding
 * Strong designing and building distributed backend systems handling high volumes of traffic
 * Experience in handling ambiguous business requirements with excellent prioritization, time management abilities, and a focus on execution

Nice to have:

 * Experience with cloud computing systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
 * Experience in design and development using NoSQL, such as DynamoDB or Cassandra
 * Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, and Spark
 * Experience with TypescriptAgile development methodology and CI/CD
 * Experience with Docker containers