Software Engineer, Backend

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and motivated Backend Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our products. Collaborating with designers, data scientists, and engineers, you'll play a key role in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering robust and efficient backend solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that support our applications and infrastructure.
• Implement secure and efficient APIs to support frontend applications and third‑party integrations.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability through effective architecture and engineering best practices.
• Work closely with product managers, data analysts, and frontend engineers to develop backend solutions that align with business and user needs.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance of backend systems.
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and stability.
• Maintain security best practices to protect user data and system integrity.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in backend development and distributed systems.

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, building scalable and reliable applications.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go. Python and Go are preferred.
• Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or No
  
  SQL solutions.
• Familiarity with designing and integrating APIs, including REST and GraphQL.
• Understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Experience with event‑driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Knowledge of caching strategies and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience working on large‑scale, high‑traffic applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops best practices.
• Exposure to machine learning or data‑driven applications.

At Character, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly uphold a non‑discrimination policy based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Your unique perspectives are vital to our success.