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Full-Time

Senior Backend Engineer

Subscriber Data Platform

Posted on 9/5/2024

Postscript

Postscript

201-500 employees

SMS marketing platform for e-commerce businesses

Hardware
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$170k - $190kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
RabbitMQ
Redshift
Python
NoSQL
Apache Kafka
AWS
Terraform
Requirements
  • You have a proven track record designing and implementing complex data systems from scratch
  • You’ve built data engineering solutions in an AWS environment and have working experience with several AWS services (Lambda, Redshift, Glue, RDS, DMS, etc.)
  • You have several years (5+) of experience writing high quality production code, preferably in Python or Go
  • You have a broad range of experience with data persistence technologies (RDBMS, NoSQL, OLAP, etc.) and know how to select the right tool for the job
  • You’ve worked in event driven systems and have experience with technologies like Kafka, Kinesis, RabbitMQ, etc.
  • You’ve gotten your hands dirty with infrastructure and have used infrastructure as code technologies like Terraform
Responsibilities
  • Design and build performant and scalable data systems with high scale
  • Architect cloud native data solutions in AWS
  • Write high quality code to make your software designs a reality
  • Build services to support our product with cross domain data
  • Advise the team and organization on Data Engineering best practices to level up our competency in the organization
  • Mentor and support your fellow engineers via code reviews, design reviews and peer feedback

Postscript.io offers an SMS marketing platform tailored for Shopify merchants, enabling them to connect with customers through text messaging. The platform includes tools for growing subscriber lists, developing messaging strategies, and providing customer service, all aimed at increasing revenue. A standout feature is SMS SalesBeta, which pairs businesses with trained sales associates to enhance subscriber engagement and revenue. Postscript.io also provides performance metrics and expert support to help clients maximize their SMS marketing effectiveness.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$106.2M

Headquarters

Scottsdale, Arizona

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

37%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Postscript.io's platform has generated billions in revenue for clients, boasting an impressive average ROI of 34X.
  • The recent $65M Series C funding round indicates strong investor confidence and provides ample resources for further innovation and growth.
  • Access to strategists and industry experts helps businesses maximize their SMS revenue performance, enhancing client success and satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing legal disputes with competitor Attentive could damage Postscript.io's reputation and divert resources from growth initiatives.
  • A significant headcount reduction of 43 employees may impact operational efficiency and employee morale.

What makes Postscript unique

  • Postscript.io focuses exclusively on Shopify merchants, providing a tailored SMS marketing solution that leverages the unique needs of this e-commerce platform.
  • Their proprietary metric, Subscriber Lifetime Value (SLTV), offers a comprehensive measure of SMS program performance, setting them apart from competitors.
  • The SMS SalesBeta service, which pairs businesses with trained sales associates, is a unique offering that can potentially double SMS revenue for clients.