This role focuses on implementing and refining components within existing distributed systems, guided by experienced engineers. You'll apply scalability principles, conduct performance and load testing, and configure resiliency features to handle network variations. Key tasks include building telemetry and alerts, creating runbook-driven procedures, and delivering scoped features with fault-injection tests. Basic data replication and synchronization will also be part of your responsibilities. This position involves assisting with on-call rotations, troubleshooting with automation/IaC scripts, and adhering to security and compliance protocols.

Core responsibilities extend to tracking project timelines, prioritizing tasks, and collaborating effectively within the team to understand and meet objectives. Building partnerships with stakeholders, actively listening, and asking clarifying questions are essential. You will also be responsible for identifying and escalating issues, compiling data for troubleshooting, and contributing to process improvements. Continuous learning and skill development are encouraged to stay aligned with industry trends.

Implement and optimize distributed system components under guidance. Conduct performance and load testing. Configure resiliency features like retries and circuit breakers. Build telemetry, alerts, and runbook procedures. Deliver scoped features and fault-injection tests. Assist with data replication and synchronization. Participate in on-call rotations and troubleshoot using automation/IaC. Follow security and compliance procedures. Track project timelines and prioritize tasks. Collaborate with team members to achieve shared objectives. Identify and escalate issues to senior staff. Contribute to continuous learning and process improvement initiatives.

Proven ability to implement and optimize components within distributed systems with guidance. Experience or strong understanding of basic scalability requirements, performance/load testing, and resiliency features (retries, circuit breakers, timeouts). Familiarity with building telemetry, alerts, and runbook-driven procedures. Experience delivering scoped features and fault-injection tests. Ability to assist with basic data replication and synchronization. Aptitude for assisting with on-call rotations and using automation/IaC scripts for troubleshooting. Understanding of change, security, and compliance procedures (encryption, access controls). Strong problem-solving skills and ability to escalate complex issues. Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to track timelines and prioritize work with minimal supervision. Foundational understanding of business and stakeholder needs is a plus.