Backend Software Engineer III
Job in
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27601, USA
Listed on 2026-05-06
Listing for:
Spectraforce Technologies
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-06
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Backend Developer, Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, DevOps
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Backend Software Engineer III
Location:
Remote - PST preferred
Duration: 9 months
Job Summary- We are seeking an experienced Backend Software Engineer to join our Media team, working closely with Horizon TV and Horizon Media Player.
- The ideal candidate will have strong backend development skills in one or more server-side languages (e.g., PHP, Java, Go, C/C++), with experience building reliable, scalable services.
- AWS experience is a plus, and candidates with video/media background are strongly preferred.
- The candidate will work closely with senior engineers to design, develop, test, and debug backend systems that power media applications at scale.
- Design and develop backend services and APIs using server-side languages such as PHP, Java, Go, or C/C++, supporting media-related applications
- Debug complex backend systems to identify and fix issues impacting performance, reliability, and scalability
- Implement best practices for operational excellence, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability
- Develop monitoring and alerting systems to detect issues before they become critical
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, media, and infrastructure engineers
- Troubleshoot production issues and make system changes as needed to resolve them
- Proficiency in one or more server-side languages (PHP, Java, Go, C/C++); PHP experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of backend engineering principles: APIs, data modeling, caching, queuing
- Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus
- Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently
- Experience with AI development tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) and an AI-native mindset—using AI to multiply efforts in coding, debugging, and cross-disciplinary work—is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field required
- 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering; video/media domain experience is a plus
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