REALLY is looking for a backend engineer to take ownership of designing APIs, database models and schemas that integrate with a decentralized wireless phone network while implementing methods to improve data consumption, reliability and quality.
We’re in true start-up mode! We move fast, collaborate well and have the shared goal of launching our network quickly, but with quality and care. With a small team, you’ll need to thrive in an environment of autonomy and ownership.
*This position is based in our Austin, TX headquarters. This is not a remote position.
Immediate Responsibilities:
- Design APIs, database models and schemas that combine raw information from different sources to create consistent and machine-readable formats
- Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using SQL and GCP ‘big data’ technologies
- Identify, design, and implement internal business improvements such as automating manual processes, optimizing the delivery of data, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, and anything that can reduce technical debt
- Build analytics tools that utilize different data pipeline sources to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, behavior (ex. Google Analytics, Search Console, Ads, etc) and operational efficiency (ex. JIRA, Slack, etc)
Eventual Responsibilities:
- Assemble large, complex data sets that meet business requirements in the decentralized wireless / telecom vertical
- Develop architectures that enable scalable data extraction and transformation for both predictive and prescriptive modeling
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of professional programming experience
- Experience with modern statically typed programming languages, bonus points for Golang
- Advanced proficiency with Postgres and relational databases including schema design and normalization as well as analyzing and suggesting optimizations to queries
- Familiarity and experience with CI/CD concepts, bonus points for Github Actions
- Desire to use, build and maintain GitOps flows
- A commitment to well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code
- Experience with infrastructure tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Github CI/CD, AWS/GCP, cloud native technologies
- Deep understanding of internet concepts (TCP/IP, HTTP, caching, load balancing)
Perks and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Life insurance paid for by REALLY
REALLY is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, or any other basis protected by law.
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What We Do
REALLY is the world’s first fully encrypted and privacy-focused phone service. The REALLY network combines a cutting edge people-powered network with America’s largest 5G network. We empower individuals with unprecedented security, privacy, speed, and coverage.
Founded by Adam Lyons, founder and former CEO of TheZebra.com, REALLY is backed by the largest telecommunications seed round in U.S. history, promising safer and more secure connectivity for everyone.
Why Work With Us
We are building something from new from the ground up with a best in class team of experts. You'll work alongside a dynamic team of innovators, engineers, and privacy advocates to create cutting-edge solutions that redefine the way people communicate securely.
