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.