Match Group
Senior Backend Engineer
$186K–$223K
New York, New York · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Apr 30, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in backend/service engineering; 4+ years in a cloud environment.
About the job
Build and operate Hinge’s backend cloud services, APIs, microservices, and distributed systems that support its mobile app.
What you'll do
- Design and build RESTful APIs and Kubernetes-based microservices, including distributed systems in Go.
- Own technical design, implementation, and project outcomes; operate software and participate in a one-week on-call rotation every 8–11 weeks.
- Collaborate across teams and help shape technical strategy.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of industry experience as a backend/service engineer.
- 4+ years of experience working in a cloud environment such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
- Deep understanding of distributed computing, event-based architecture, and cloud design patterns.
- Strong writing and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Nice to have
- Proficiency with Go and Python is described as a bonus.
- Proficiency with Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, gRPC/Protobuf, Argo, and Kafka.
Pay
USD 186,000–223,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
Go, Python, GCP, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, gRPC/Protobuf
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