Staff Backend Engineer, Hub (East Coast) at Docker

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Docker is hiring a staff backend engineer, hub (east coast) focused on Hub backend services and APIs.

Docker

Location: Remote
Advertised region: United States
Employment: FullTime
Work arrangement: remote
Technologies: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Go

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Role overview

The Staff Backend Engineer, Hub (East Coast) opening at Docker is centered on Design, build or deliver technical work for Hub backend services and APIs. The employer also lists Collaborate with product, security, services and platform teams. and Improve reliability, performance, testing, automation and documentation. These responsibilities define the practical scope more clearly than the job title: applicants should be ready to explain what they have built, supported or delivered that relates directly to this work. The listing summary says: Docker is hiring a staff backend engineer, hub (east coast) focused on Hub backend services and APIs. The named technologies include AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Go.

The posting identifies 8+ years backend engineering experience with deep expertise in distributed systems and large-scale backend architectures . and Strong production experience with Golang , including designing and operating large Go-based services in cloud environments. as relevant qualifications. Candidates should connect these requirements to evidence from their own work, including their individual contribution, technical decisions and outcomes. The listing describes the work arrangement as remote and gives the location as United States. Confirm country eligibility, travel, employment terms and any details absent from this summary directly with Docker before applying. This overview is based on the employer-provided posting; it does not infer team structure or expectations that the source does not state.

Responsibilities

Design, build or deliver technical work for Hub backend services and APIs.
Collaborate with product, security, services and platform teams.
Improve reliability, performance, testing, automation and documentation.
Translate customer or operational requirements into maintainable systems.

Qualifications

8+ years backend engineering experience with deep expertise in distributed systems and large-scale backend architectures .
Strong production experience with Golang , including designing and operating large Go-based services in cloud environments.
Strong production experience with Kubernetes , including operating services at scale.
Experience designing and running high-scale storage systems (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or equivalent) in production.
Experience building and operating cloud-based services (AWS preferred).
Experience with event-driven or streaming systems , such as Kafka, SNS/SQS, or equivalent.
Strong foundation in software engineering best practices: design documentation, testing strategies, CI/CD, code review, observability.
Comfortable functioning autonomously in a fully distributed, remote-first team and working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience with OCI registries , artifact stores, or large-scale content distribution systems.
Familiarity with search/indexing systems or metadata-rich architectures.
Contributions to cloud-native or open-source ecosystems.
An engineer with deep experience in distributed systems and large-scale storage
Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and consistently optimizes for reliability, automation, and performance .
A technical leader who takes ownership of complex systems and drives long-term architectural direction.
An engineer energised by the challenges of operating a global developer platform at massive scale.

Technology in this role

AWS: The named technologies include AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, .
Kubernetes: The named technologies include AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, .
Docker: The Staff Backend Engineer, Hub (East Coast) opening at Docker is centered on Design, build or deliver technical work for Hub backend services and .
Go: The named technologies include AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, .
Golang: and Strong production experience with Golang , including designing and operating large Go-based services in cloud .
PostgreSQL: Experience designing and running high-scale storage systems (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or equivalent) in .
Kafka: Experience with event-driven or streaming systems , such as Kafka, SNS/SQS, or .
GitHub Actions: • Lead improvements to deployment and operational tooling (e.g., Argo CD, GitHub .
CI/CD: Strong foundation in software engineering best practices: design documentation, testing strategies, CI/CD, code review, .
DynamoDB: Experience designing and running high-scale storage systems (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or equivalent) in .

Benefits

Remote-first by design – Work from your home, with offices in Seattle and Paris for connection and collaboration.
Flexibility that fits your life – We trust you to manage your schedule while delivering great work.
Time to recharge – Generous PTO, designated quarterly Whaleness Days, and a designated end-of-year Whaleness break.
Home office support – Set up your workspace for comfort and success.
Technology stipend – Equivalent to US$100 net per month to help support your work.
Learning & development – Annual stipend for conferences, courses, certifications, and continued learning.
Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid parental leave after six months of employment.
Equity for all full-time employees – Share in Docker's long-term success as we continue to grow.
Comprehensive benefits – Medical, retirement, and paid holidays vary by country.
Docker swag – Because representing the whale never gets old.
Docker is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe diverse teams build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our global community.