Senior Backend Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer to join their fully remote, agile development team. This is an exciting opportunity to design, build, and maintain the robust server-side logic and APIs that power their innovative platform. You will work on challenging technical problems, contribute to architectural decisions, and play a key role in scaling the system to meet the demands of a growing user base. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and reliable backend services and APIs using languages like Python or Node.js.
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for speed and efficiency.
• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and system stability.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and promoting best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development .
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language such as Python , Node.js, Go, or Java.
• Experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong commitment to producing high-quality, well-tested code in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.