Backend Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend Senior Software Engineer in India.

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Senior Software Engineer to help design, develop, and optimize large-scale distributed systems. In this role, you will work on backend services, APIs, and microservices that power high-performance applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in building scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions, influencing technical architecture, and mentoring junior engineers. This is an opportunity to contribute to complex systems, implement cloud-native solutions, and shape the technical direction of the platform while working in a remote-friendly environment.

In Short

• Design, develop, and optimize backend services, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices and backend architectures.
• Collaborate with product managers, front-end engineers, and data teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
• Investigate and resolve software issues, optimize system performance, and enhance user experience.
• Contribute to architecture and design discussions to influence technical strategy.
• Advocate for new technologies and development practices that improve productivity and scalability.
• Actively participate in team discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.

Requirements

• Proven experience in backend development and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud-native solutions and technologies.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to optimize performance.
• Experience in mentoring junior engineers.
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with best practices in software development.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a remote-friendly environment.
• Contribute to complex systems and influence technical direction.
• Mentorship opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaborate with talented cross-functional teams.
• Access to new technologies and development practices.