Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer |100% Remote

We are searching for a seasoned Sr Backend Engineer who will be responsible for developing and maintaining our backend systems, ensuring their efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in PHP and Java, with optional experience in Golang and Node.js. You should be well-versed in working with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, and Postgres, and have a solid understanding of cloud technologies, specifically AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs to support our application's functionality.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality solutions.


• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices and coding standards.


• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to ensure code quality and consistency.


• Optimize and improve the performance of existing backend systems.


• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions.


• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.


• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of backend services in the AWS cloud environment.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).


• 5-10 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer.


• Strong proficiency in Java/Golang is a must.


• Experience with Node js is a plus.


• In-depth knowledge of database technologies, including MongoDB, Redis, and Postgres.


• Solid understanding of cloud computing platforms, particularly AWS.


• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.


• Proficiency in writing efficient and optimized SQL queries.


• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.


• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a team environment.