Software Engineer III
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The role offers significant growth opportunities in backend development with a focus on state-of-the-art technologies, and competitive prospects for professional development.
- Engaging opportunities with cutting-edge technologies.
- Strong support for personal and technical growth.
- Focused on collaborative problem-solving in backend systems.
- Requires significant technical expertise (3+ years).
Pros
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and data sets.
- Strong potential for career progression given the focus on backend services.
- Collaborative team atmosphere fostering a supportive work culture.
Cons
- High expectations for technical skills and problem-solving acumen.
- Possible high workload with on-call responsibilities.
- Limited details on company benefits and compensation range.
Who it's for
Mid-level to Senior • On-site / Hybrid
Good fit
- Backend developers with 5-8 years of experience.
- Professionals eager to tackle large-scale system challenges.
- Applicants interested in a fast-paced tech environment.
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without relevant experience.
- Those who prefer limited collaboration.
- Individuals looking for strictly 9-to-5 hours.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
ZoomInfo is where careers accelerate. We move fast, think boldly, and empower you to do the best work of your life. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who care deeply, challenge each other, and celebrate wins. With tools that amplify your impact and a culture that backs your ambition, you won’t just contribute. You’ll make things happen–fast.
As a Software Engineer III, you will get to explore and work with cutting-edge technologies and a large and rich data set. If you like working on tough problems, whether that's building systems that handle millions of customer requests a day or how to make sense of over a billion pieces of potentially correlated data, ZoomInfo is the right place for you.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer who will build, ship, and operate backend services at scale for ZoomInfo’s flagship products. You’ll work mostly in Node.js/TypeScript (NestJS preferred), design APIs, optimize data access on MongoDB/Redis, and deploy to cloud (GCP preferred or AWS) with a focus on reliability, performance, and security.The candidate should have a keen eye for detail, a passion for building robust systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement backend services and REST/GraphQL APIs in Node.js/TypeScript (NestJS preferred)
- Own features end-to-end: design, coding, tests, code reviews, docs, and production rollout
- Model data and optimize queries in MongoDB; use Redis for caching and throughput
- Containerize and deploy via Docker/Kubernetes; automate with CI/CD
- Monitor and troubleshoot using logs, metrics, and traces; improve latency and reliability
- Collaborate with Product/Engineering to break down work, estimate, and deliver on time
- Participate in on-call rotations and post-incident reviews; contribute to runbooks
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our technology stack and development processes.
What you bring
- 5–8 years of software engineering experience, with a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent.
- 3+ years building backend services in Node.js/TypeScript
- Hands-on with NestJS/Express/Fastify, and strong API fundamentals (versioning, pagination, idempotency, auth)
- Practical experience with MongoDB (schema design, indexes) and Redis (caching patterns, TTL/evictions)
- Cloud experience on GCP (preferred) or AWS; Docker; basic Kubernetes; CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Jenkins, etc.)
- Working knowledge of observability (logs/metrics/traces) and basic SLO concepts
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
- A sense of ownership, growth mindset, and intellectual curiosity.
Nice to have
- Experience with Confluent Cloud or similar data streaming platforms is a plus.
- Performance profiling, load testing, and cost-aware design
About us:
ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM) is the Go-To-Market Intelligence Platform that empowers businesses to grow faster with AI-ready insights, trusted data, and advanced automation. Its solutions provide more than 35,000 companies worldwide with a complete view of their customers, making every seller their best seller.
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