Senior Backend Engineer

📋 Description

• • At Gorilla, we are at the forefront of the energy transition, building the digital infrastructure that empowers energy companies to make critical, data-driven decisions. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping and scaling our sophisticated data platform, which is the engine behind our cutting-edge pricing, forecasting, and analytics applications. This is a unique opportunity to blend deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, contributing not only to the architecture of our high-performance SaaS solutions but also to the very fabric of our engineering culture and how we scale our impact.
• • In this pivotal role within our Platform team, you will act as a technical leader, driving the evolution and scaling of our core API and data systems. Your responsibilities will span both hands-on development and strategic contributions that influence product development across multiple teams. You will be a key player in ensuring our platform can handle the immense data volumes and complex workflows inherent in the energy sector, supporting our clients' journey towards maximizing ROI and achieving their net-zero goals.
• • You will lead critical architectural decisions, ensuring that our platform remains scalable, reliable, and performant even under high load and with massive datasets. This involves anticipating future needs and designing solutions that are robust and maintainable. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating the complexities of distributed systems, understanding the trade-offs between consistency, availability, and partition tolerance to build systems that are both resilient and efficient.
• • A significant part of your role will involve driving cross-functional technical initiatives. You will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and fellow Engineers to translate business requirements into elegant technical solutions. This collaborative approach ensures that our technology is not only sound but also directly addresses user needs and business objectives.
• • As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to mentor and support other engineers. This includes fostering technical growth through constructive code reviews, engaging in pair programming sessions, and actively sharing knowledge. Your leadership will help establish and maintain high standards for code quality, testing practices, and overall engineering excellence.
• • You will be responsible for designing and building sophisticated distributed systems capable of handling complex workflows and vast quantities of energy data securely and efficiently. This requires a deep understanding of data processing, storage, and retrieval mechanisms in a high-throughput environment.
• • Taking ownership of critical components is a core aspect of this role. You will ensure that these components evolve in line with business needs, maintaining a high bar for quality, resilience, and performance. This includes proactive identification and resolution of potential issues, as well as planning for future enhancements.
• • Beyond specific projects, you will influence the technical direction and culture of the engineering team. This involves contributing to discussions on best practices, tooling, and methodologies, helping to shape how we build systems and collaborate effectively as a team.
• • You will also contribute to strategic planning, working alongside engineering and leadership to define roadmaps and the long-term technical vision for Gorilla. This requires a forward-thinking mindset and the ability to align technical strategy with business goals.
• • We are looking for individuals who are proactive and pragmatic, capable of balancing the pursuit of technical excellence with the need to deliver tangible business impact. Your ability to drive clarity in ambiguous and complex technical situations will be highly valued.
• • This role offers the chance to work on challenging problems at the intersection of energy, data, and technology, making a real difference in the global effort towards a sustainable future. You will be part of a dynamic and growing company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.