Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Spexi is a drone technology company on a mission to make ultrahigh resolution geospatial imagery more accessible than ever before, empowering humanity to make better decisions about the physical world.

Were building an exciting new twosided marketplace called the Spexi Network. Its the world’s first FlytoEarn platform that enables drone pilots to earn rewards for flying and collecting aerial imagery. It also enables organizations of all sizes to quickly and easily access highresolution aerial imagery and valuable derivative data, powering remote monitoring of buildings, infrastructure, natural resources and more. Our goal is to guide their decisionmaking, and help them better plan and react, without needing to own drones or hire pilots.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to contribute to our data customer application. The ideal candidate will be passionate about software development, and be willing to take ownership, as part of a highcaliber team of motivated engineers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop an innovative geospatial data marketplace platform thats scalable, sustainable, extensible and secure

• Develop reliable APIs and backend services which deliver globalscale geospatial data and aerial imagery with lightningfast response times

• Work closely with frontend and data engineers to smoothly integrate services which delight our customers

• Take ownership across our tech stack wherever relevant and applicable, and help shape our backend architecture

• Maintain highquality, welldocumented and reliable code using industry best practices

• Provide technical leadership, constructive feedback, and mentorship to other software engineers on our team

• Collaborate with the team on ways to improve our customer experience, processes and workflows

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  WHAT YOU BRING:

  • BSc. in Computer Science or similar degree, or equivalent work experience

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience, with a demonstrable history of creating and supporting largescale production systems

  • A strong, selfdirected drive with advanced problemsolving skills and attention to detail

  • Expert proficiency in database systems, data models, TypeScript, Python, and modern frameworks

  • Advanced knowledge of REST APIs and APIdriven web and mobile platform architectures, and how to build, secure, scale and maintain them over time

  • Deep understanding of cloudbased infrastructure environments (AWS specifically), performance optimization techniques, and modern build tools and workflow automation (source control, CICD pipelines, test frameworks)

  • Experience with geospatial data, mapping and image analysis

  • Strong communication skills, familiarity with professional software development processes, and the ability to work effectively in a remote, agile environment

  • An insatiable thirst for learning and challenging yourself

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    BONUS POINTS:

    • Familiarity with GIS software and tools (ESRI ecosystem especially).

    • Solid understanding of 3D mathematics

    • Contributions to opensource projects or personal repositories showcasing your work

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      BENEFITS & PERKS:

      Spexi believes that in order to produce the best possible products for our customers, our employees need to maintain a solid worklife balance, and stay happy and healthy. We offer the following benefits and perks to help our employees achieve that:

      • Remote friendly environment

      • Flexible hours

      • Medical, dental, vision health benefits

      • Spexi is an inclusive employer that believes in workplace equality, supports diversity, creates a welcoming environment, and respects the unique qualities each individual brings to the company.

        To apply please send your resume and cover letter.

        We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.