Join a high-impact engineering team as a Backend Developer focused on building the secure, scalable infrastructure that powers modern digital products. We are seeking a technical problem-solver to design robust APIs and services within a remote-first environment that values architectural integrity and performance. This is a full-time opportunity to influence core systems and drive technical excellence across an industry-agnostic platform.
About the role
As a Backend Developer at our organization, you will occupy a central role in the engineering lifecycle, transforming complex product requirements into elegant and high-performing technical solutions. Our team operates with an industry-agnostic mindset, meaning you will face a diverse array of challenges that require a deep understanding of how data flows through distributed systems. You will be responsible for the foundational logic that ensures our applications remain responsive, secure, and capable of handling significant traffic loads as we continue to expand our footprint.
Your daily work will involve more than just writing code; you will be an architect of reliability. You will spend your time designing and maintaining sophisticated APIs, optimizing database schemas, and ensuring that our service-oriented architecture remains modular and maintainable. We believe in the power of clean code and rigorous testing, and you will be expected to uphold these standards while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and technical curiosity.
Collaboration is at the heart of our remote culture. You will work closely with frontend engineers to define contract interfaces, partner with product managers to assess technical feasibility, and coordinate with operations teams to ensure seamless deployments. Because we operate across various industries, the ability to quickly grasp new business domains and translate them into logical backend structures is essential. You will have the autonomy to make significant technical decisions and the responsibility to document those choices for the benefit of the entire engineering organization.
We are looking for a developer who thrives on solving the "hard problems" of backend engineering, such as improving system observability, reducing latency, and managing complex third-party integrations. If you are passionate about building systems that are as resilient as they are scalable, and you enjoy working in an environment where technical debt is managed proactively, this role offers the perfect platform for your professional growth. We provide a competitive salary range and a fully remote work arrangement, allowing you to contribute your best work from anywhere in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust server-side logic and high-performance APIs to support diverse digital products
- Build and maintain scalable database schemas and data storage solutions that ensure integrity and security
- Integrate a variety of third-party systems and external APIs to extend platform functionality and reach
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to improve system scalability and overall user experience
- Develop comprehensive observability and monitoring strategies to proactively manage system health
- Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend developers and product teams to deliver cohesive features
- Write and maintain clear technical documentation for architectural decisions and system workflows
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to internal engineering standards and best practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the entire backend stack
- Implement automated testing suites to ensure the reliability and stability of all deployed services
Requirements
- Proven professional experience in backend software development with a focus on scalable systems
- Strong proficiency in designing and consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs
- Deep understanding of relational and non-relational database management and optimization
- Experience implementing secure authentication and authorization protocols across distributed services
- Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable code with a strong emphasis on automated testing
- Expertise in version control systems and collaborative development workflows using Git
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex technical challenges
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with remote teams across different time zones
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while meeting project deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing and maintaining cloud-native architectures on platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Familiarity with event-driven systems and message brokers for asynchronous processing
- Practical experience building and deploying microservices in a production environment
- Knowledge of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies
- Experience working within compliance-heavy environments such as healthcare or finance
- Background in optimizing high-traffic systems for maximum performance and reliability
Compensation
$100,000 – $160,000
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