Backend Engineer

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Backend Engineer designing and developing high-performance backend systems and APIs for clients. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and maintainable solutions in a remote setup.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems, APIs, and services with a focus on performance, security, and scalability
  • Contribute to technical decision-making by evaluating trade-offs and implementing effective solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, mobile, data, DevOps) to deliver high-quality features
  • Participate in on-call rotations, troubleshoot production issues, and improve system reliability
  • Continuously enhance existing systems by refactoring code and reducing technical debt
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices
  • Support shared systems and identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency
  • Contribute to improving developer productivity and engineering processes

Requirements:

  • 3–8 years of experience in backend development for web or mobile applications
  • Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, data structures, APIs, and databases
  • Proven ability to design, build, and ship scalable and reliable software systems
  • Proficiency in backend technologies such as Python or Ruby (preferred)
  • Experience collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers in agile environments
  • Ability to balance technical quality with business requirements and delivery timelines
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
  • Ownership-driven approach with the ability to independently drive tasks to completion
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, especially in distributed environments
  • Willingness to learn and contribute across adjacent areas such as frontend, mobile, or DevOps