Senior Backend Engineer

About the Role  Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backend Engineer to join their distributed engineering team, contributing to the development of robust and scalable server-side applications.

This role offers the chance to work on complex challenges and build foundational systems that power innovative products. You will be an integral part of a collaborative, remote-first environment, influencing technical direction and contributing to a culture of engineering excellence. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, a passion for problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering high-quality code.

Key Responsibilities   Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend services and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for efficiency and scalability.
Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, participating actively in code reviews.
Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to define and implement new features.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for backend systems.
Requirements   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Go, Python, Java, or Node.js.
Solid understanding of relational and No

SQL databases, caching mechanisms, and message queues.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a remote, asynchronous work environment.
Benefits   Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
100% remote work opportunity, offering exceptional flexibility.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team culture.