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Senior Backend Engineer

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Apollo.io

Apollo.io

501-1,000 employees

Sales intelligence and engagement platform

Data & Analytics
Consulting

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
NoSQL
Data Structures & Algorithms
SQL
REST APIs
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of industry experience in backend development, at least 1-2 years in senior positions, developing large-scale applications
  • Experience developing distributed web applications
  • Your code is comprehensible, well-structured, highly performant
  • Experience with database modeling (SQL or NoSQL both OK)
  • Experience with using and designing RESTful services
  • Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement highly scalable backend endpoints
  • Deliver features/systems to customers to improve customer metrics
  • Gather product requirements and write eng design docs to satisfy product needs
  • Drive/Lead full lifecycle of software development: product requirements, architecture, solution design, development, quality assurance, and maintenance
  • Deliver high quality implementations and promote engineering excellence within the team
  • Mentor others on best practices and effectively share knowledge
  • Ability to effectively communicate development progress to the product lead, engineering manager, and other stakeholders
  • Be comfortable introducing new technologies and new ideas as required
  • Work effectively as part of a large global team
  • Lead spring planning for your ownership areas and drive execution
  • Mentor junior engineers with feedback and technical guidance and respond to technical and behavioral feedback from managers and peers

Apollo.io provides a Sales Intelligence and Engagement Platform designed to help businesses enhance their sales processes and outreach efforts. The platform includes features such as prospecting intelligence, which assists users in finding leads and building targeted lists, and enrichment job change alerts that keep databases accurate with over 200 data points. Users can also utilize sales engagement analytics to create multi-channel outreach sequences. Apollo.io differentiates itself from competitors by offering API integrations that allow businesses to enrich their data and create custom workflows. The company operates on a subscription-based model, providing various pricing tiers to accommodate different client needs while ensuring a steady revenue stream. Apollo.io prioritizes security and complies with ISO, SOC 2, and GDPR standards, fostering trust with clients by protecting sensitive information.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$251.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

151%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent addition of experienced executives from Checkr and Affinity positions Apollo.io for accelerated innovation and enhanced customer experience.
  • The release of the 'Outbound Sales' book and the establishment of Apollo Academy demonstrate the company's commitment to educating and empowering sales professionals.
  • Apollo.io 3.0's AI-powered assistance promises to significantly boost sales effectiveness, potentially transforming the sales processes of its clients.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in sales technology is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Apollo.io's growth.
  • Rapid expansion and the integration of new leadership may lead to strategic misalignments or operational challenges.

What makes Apollo.io unique

  • Apollo.io's platform integrates prospecting intelligence, data enrichment, and multi-channel sales engagement, offering a comprehensive solution that many competitors lack.
  • The company's strong focus on security compliance with ISO, SOC 2, and GDPR standards sets it apart in the sales technology market, where data privacy is paramount.
  • Apollo.io's subscription-based model with flexible pricing tiers allows businesses of all sizes to access advanced sales tools, unlike some competitors with more rigid pricing structures.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Financial Planning