Lead Backend Software Engineer
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Job Description:
About Gainsight:
Gainsight is the retention engine behind the worlds most customer-centric companies. The Gainsight CustomerOS platform orchestrates the customer journey from onboarding to outcomes to advocacy. More than 2000 companies trust Gainsights applications and AI agents to drive learning adoption community connection and success for their customers. To explore how our suite of solutions is shaping the future of customer success check out the link.
About This Role:
Were looking for a full time Lead Backend Software Engineer to join our Engineering team reporting to the Vice President Engineering. This role is a hybrid role based in our Tel Aviv Israel location.
In this role youll play a key role in building and maintaining the scalable backend infrastructure that powers our core platform by designing reliable systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment and enjoys working cross-functionally with teams like data science frontend engineering and product. The ideal candidate brings strong skills in backend development system architecture and cross-team collaboration.
What Youll Do:
Design develop and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Java or Kotlin.
Lead features from inception to completion including API design implementation and testing.
Collaborate with frontend engineers and data scientists to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
Write complex SQL queries and design relational DB schemas to support feature development.
Adhere to SOLID design principles and write comprehensive unit tests to ensure code quality.
Contribute to the teams technical direction and mentor junior engineers.
This is not a complete list of responsibilities and the scope of the role may evolve with the needs of the team and business.
What Were Looking For:
5-8 years of related experience and a Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) required.
5 years of experience in Java or Kotlin development.
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
Proficiency in SQL and relational database management systems.
Experience with designing and building RESTful APIs.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS GCP Azure).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience with microservices architecture preferred.
Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) preferred.
Experience with data pipelines and ETL processes preferred.
Why Youll Love It Here
Gainsight is a place where innovation is shaped through collaboration curiosity and a shared focus on solving real-world problems. With a growing suite of products across customer success product experience community education and AI-powered relationship intelligence we continue to evolve with the needs of our customers. When people with diverse strengths a strong sense of community and true passion for our mission come together they drive greater impact and create lasting value. What underpins it all is a culture that offers the stability trust and support that people need - not just to do the job but to show up as themselves and feel connected to the work they do.
Gainsters love working here for several reasons. Here are a few:
Our Benefits: At Gainsight we believe great work happens when teammates feel fully supported. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions a Study Fund (Keren Hishtalmut) and a monthly lunch card allowance . Youll also enjoy dedicated Recharge Holidays - one long weekend each quarter to relax and reset.
Our Core Values: We are guided by our values and our mission to be living proof you can win in business while being Human-First. Learn more here.
Our Growth Opportunities: From mentoring to career development opportunities were passionate about helping our teammates learn grow and thrive.
Our Parody Videos: No explanation needed. Just watch them here!
Additional Information:
Were committed to creating an inclusive fair and transparent hiring process. As an equal opportunity employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming experience for all candidates.
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Job Description Summary
By joining the Gainsight team youll have a unique opportunity to make your mark at a truly human-first company and have loads of fun doing it. Come join us!Employment Type
Full-Time
