Shipt's Backend Engineer crafts robust server-side systems for our instant delivery network in Birmingham, Alabama. Daily tasks center on developing APIs for order fulfillment, integrating with mapping services for precise routing, and scaling databases to manage peak grocery demand. You will troubleshoot latency in shopper assignment logic and deploy microservices via Kubernetes for 24/7 reliability. Expect to lead a key project upgrading our inventory sync to cut delivery times by 20%. Candidates hold a bachelor's in computer science or equivalent. Require 4+ years in backend development. Proficiency in Go, PostgreSQL, and AWS essential. Familiarity with gRPC a plus. Excel in algorithm design and API optimization.