Senior II Backend Engineer

A World-Changing Company

At Ethyca, we're engineering trust for humanity. We believe that by building Fides, the operating system for Data Privacy & AI Governance we can solve the world's most critical and challenging problems of trust and safety in data and AI driven enterprise on behalf of every person. We partner with the most important institutions in the world to transform the safety, trust and integrity of their data and technology systems.

Our software has been used to power the safety and privacy of millions of users globally.

The Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Ethyca, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data privacy and AI governance. You'll be responsible for leading the development of Fides, our innovative operating system designed to enhance trust and safety in data-driven technologies across diverse industries.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget, particularly focusing on DSRs, API integrations, and reporting.
• Oversee the technical design and architecture of solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and align with Ethyca’s technology standards.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development sessions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity and project delivery, with a target of achieving a sprint delivery rate of at least 90%.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders related to DSRs, API integrations, and reporting, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations effectively.
• Conduct regular code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards, and maintain a production defect rate of less than 2%.
• Successfully onboard and mentor new team members, ensuring they reach full productivity within 90 days.
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent and fill open positions within 60 days on average, while maintaining a high retention rate of new hires.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that aligns with Ethyca’s values of trust, teamwork, optimism, iteration, and listening.

What We Value

• A highly analytical approach and eagerness to solve technical problems with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
• Experience or curiosity about working with and using large scale data to solve important problems of trust and respect. 
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