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Reveal is a dynamic startup revolutionizing field operations by providing software tools and insights to individuals in remote, disconnected, and extreme environments. Our products include Farsight, a 3D processing and mission planning tool, as well as Identifi which enables secure and rapid identity verification. Reveal is deeply committed to supporting defense, security, and safety missions. Our team has deep experience in 3D visualization, photogrammetry, applied machine learning, computer vision, and autonomy. You have proven success in developing technical materials from conceptual ideas and are motivated by growth opportunities.Reveal is a dynamic startup revolutionizing field operations by providing software tools and insights to individuals in remote, disconnected, and extreme environments. Our products include Farsight, a 3D processing and mission planning tool, as well as Identifi which enables secure and rapid identity verification. We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to own and drive development of the backend infrastructure for our multi-platform applications. Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs using Ruby on Rails, supporting mobile, desktop and web clients with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainabilityContainerize applications and supporting services using Docker and supported deployment workflows for consistent environments across development, staging, and productionLead database design and management efforts, including schema design, data modeling, query optimization, migrations, and performance tuning in PostgreSQLMaintain DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, improving build automation, test reliability, and deployment processes to increase developer velocity and system stabilityEnsure security and compliance requirements are met by implementing secure coding practices, authentication and authorization controls, encryption strategies, and vulnerability mitigationWork across the team and specialties to drive quality through architecture, code review, and collaborative development.Assist our business development and mission success teams with troubleshooting and technical issues8+ years of experience in Backend development~ Expertise in Ruby and SQL, including designing backend architectures, building scalable services, and optimizing complex database queries~ Strong experience using Docker and Kubernetes to containerize applications, manage deployments, configure services, and operate production workloads~ Deep expertise with PostgreSQL, including advanced data modeling, query optimization, indexing strategies, transaction management, and operating production databases at scale~ Can manage your own productivity in an asynchronous, fully remote environmentWillingness to learn new technologies and tools as needed, and to read and refactor code to make it better, even if it's not your ownWorked with LLMs and AI-powered systems, including integrating AI services into backend workflows, designing APIs that support AI features, and evaluating model capabilities and limitations for production use casesDesigned and implemented solutions using graph databases (e.g., Neo4j or similar), including modeling complex relationships, writing efficient graph queries, and applying graph concepts to solve real-world data problemsProactive and creative problem solver, comfort stepping into the unfamiliar and figuring things outExperience designing and building APIs that support mobile applications, including considerations for performance, reliability, versioning, offline/low-bandwidth environments, and secure data exchangeExperience working with TAK (Team Awareness Kit) servers and ecosystems, including integrating with TAK services, managing data flows, and supporting mission-critical or real-time systemsExposure to secure handling and storage of biometric data, including familiarity with relevant standards such as EBTS, data protection requirements, and best practices for privacy, encryption, and compliancePast experience developing products for public safety or DoD applicationsUnderstanding of additional languages used at Reveal: Kotlin, C++, C#, PythonBase Salary ($150,000 - $185,000 depending on experience) + EquitySalary is determined by the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.Medical, Dental, Vision coverage~ Home Office StipendTo submit your application, please click the “Apply Now” button and follow the steps as directed.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.We do not accept any unsolicited applications and request no outside recruiters contact us regarding this role.