TL;DR

Software Engineer (Backend): Developing and optimizing high-impact software systems and services with an accent on architecture, scalability, security, and operational readiness. Focus on designing APIs, driving platform resilience, enforcing engineering standards, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Location: Remote, work from anywhere

Company

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What you will do

Own architecture and technical direction for applications and services including API design and data modeling.
Design, build, and optimize performant software components ensuring code quality and operational readiness.
Drive platform scalability, resilience, and observability.
Lead technical planning, backlog grooming, and design reviews; mentor engineers and conduct code reviews.
Champion modern development practices including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and automated testing.
Collaborate with product, UX, security, and operations teams to align technical solutions with business goals.

Requirements

Must have 5–8+ years of professional software engineering experience including leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience with backend languages and frameworks such as Java/Spring Boot, .NET Core, Node.js/NestJS.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and performance optimization.
Strong knowledge of software security fundamentals including OWASP Top 10, OAuth2/JWT, and secrets management.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containers (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts.

Nice to have

Experience with microservices, event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and API-first design.
Knowledge of distributed systems patterns and caching (Redis).
Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry, Jaeger.
Background in regulated or high-security environments and compliance frameworks.
Contributions to engineering standards and developer experience initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

100% remote work environment.
Culture based on values: Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, Hustle.
Supportive and collaborative team atmosphere.
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
Focus on career progression and innovation.