Summary: The Senior Application Backend Engineer role at Yelp focuses on building and supporting backend platforms that collect and curate critical business information. The position emphasizes collaboration with various engineering teams to create APIs and streaming solutions, ensuring high-quality data for user experiences. The role is designed for engineers who are eager to make an impact and thrive in a cooperative and dynamic environment. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement listed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, extend, and support backend platforms to collect trusted business data.
• Collaborate with engineering groups to develop APIs and streaming solutions for business data consumption.
• Work with database teams to select appropriate storage solutions for scalability.
• Develop tools and services for monitoring data quality.
• Make build-or-buy decisions to achieve business objectives.

Key Skills:

• Fluency in an object-oriented language (e.g., Python or Java), SQL (or NoSQL), and Unix.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment pipelines.
• Proven experience in building and supporting large-scale distributed systems.
• In-depth knowledge of effective API development (REST or GraphQL).
• Familiarity with performance analysis tools (tracers, profilers, debuggers).
• Several years of full-time working experience.
• Curiosity and persistence in problem-solving.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT