The company is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable web applications, integrating diverse data sources and external services into cohesive platforms.
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional backend development experience with a strong portfolio of projects.
- Proven experience leading end-to-end development of production systems and scalable web applications.
- Deep expertise in backend technologies (Node.js, Python, Java, C, etc.).
- Extensive experience with system integration, API design, and working with distributed data systems.
- Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (microservices, serverless, event-driven, etc.).
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing unit/integration tests as part of the software development lifecycle.
- Experience designing and operating cloud-native applications (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with product managers and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Design and develop backend applications using modern web technologies.
- Design and implement robust APIs and service layers that integrate data from internal and third-party sources.
- Maintain clean, testable, and efficient code, adhering to best software engineering practices.
- Monitor and optimize service performance.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack, with a focus on integration and system-level concerns.
- Proactively identify technical risks and bottlenecks, and develop mitigation strategies early in the development lifecycle to ensure optimal performance.
Other
- 10+ years of professional backend development experience
- Ability to manage project scopes, timelines, and communicate technical decisions to stakeholders
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, conduct code reviews, and uphold coding standards
- Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and code reviews
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, and share insights to improve team tools and practices
