Senior Software Engineer - 1 (Application Pod | Backend)
About Parspec
Founded in 2021, Parspec is revolutionizing material procurement for the $13 trillion USD construction industry by digitizing and organizing the industry's product data. Our proprietary AI technology maintains a current and comprehensive catalogue of millions of products, enabling our customers to identify products that best meet their needs - instantly. Trusted by top designers, builders, distributors and sales agents and backed by leading venture investors, Parspec is paving the way for a more innovative, connected, and sustainable future in construction.
Join us in building transformative technology that reshapes one of the world’s oldest and largest industries.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join Parspec's talented engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will combine backend system design expertise, coding proficiency, project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring. As an Senior Engineer, you will drive the delivery of innovative features while ensuring robustness, scalability, and seamless integration with Parspec's AI-powered platform.
You will work closely with Product, Frontend, and AI teams to transform feature ideas into reliable solutions, actively participating in the product lifecycle from estimation to production deployment and ongoing support. Additionally, you will oversee and enhance critical infrastructure on AWS and GCP.
What You Will Achieve and Key Responsibilities
Feature Development
Design, develop, and maintain backend systems (including APIs and messaging solutions) to support new features while ensuring modular code design and maintainability.
Performance Optimization
Implement design patterns to create highly performant systems with sub-second latency.
System Scalability
Build backend systems capable of scaling efficiently with increasing user demands.
Project Leadership
Lead feature/project lifecycles from estimation to delivery by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
System Design
Architect and optimize distributed backend systems for low latency, high availability, and maintainability.
Team Collaboration
Act as the key point of coordination between Frontend, AI, and Backend teams to deliver cohesive features.
Code Ownership
Maintain high standards of code quality through reviews, modular design, and adherence to best practices.
Infrastructure Management
Deploy, maintain, and optimize backend services and infrastructure on AWS/GCP platforms.
Mentorship
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers to foster growth and development.
Testing & Debugging
Ensure thorough testing of features while tackling debugging challenges in production systems.
Why This Matters
Your contributions will be essential in building scalable backend systems that power Parspec’s AI-driven platform. By delivering high-quality solutions and optimizing infrastructure, you will drive innovation in construction technology while enabling seamless user experiences for a rapidly growing market.
Who You Are
You are a skilled backend engineer with 4–6 years of experience who thrives in fast-paced environments. You have a proven track record of leading technical projects while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful results.
Minimum Qualifications
Proficiency in backend software development using Python, Golang, or similar object-oriented languages.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and microservice architectures.
Hands-on experience with MySQL databases (schema design and query optimization).
Experience deploying and managing services on AWS/GCP platforms.
Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
Skilled in performance optimization and debugging within distributed systems.
Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior team members effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience implementing design patterns and writing modular, maintainable code.
Exposure to AI/ML pipelines and Elasticsearch integration.
Hands-on experience with Postgres, MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Elasticsearch within distributed ecosystems.
Knowledge of web servers and distributed system architectures.
Experience coordinating frontend-backend workflows during feature development.
Familiarity with data pipeline technologies or AI-powered search workflows.
Proficiency with Git/GitHub workflows, code review processes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Join Us – Lead the Transformation!
At Parspec, we recognize that traditional job descriptions don’t always capture the full range of your unique abilities—and that’s perfectly okay. You may not meet every requirement, but if you bring a mix of experiences, fresh perspectives, and a passion that aligns with our mission, we want to hear from you!
The Parspec team believes that varied backgrounds drive better outcomes and fuel innovation. We are a team of self-starters that lead from every seat. We think big, set a standard of excellence and are committed to diversity and a discrimination-free workplace. We welcome applicants from all walks of life to join us and help shape the future at Parspec.
How to Apply
Submit your application and resume highlighting your achievements. Apply now and help drive transformative change in one of the world’s oldest and largest industries!