Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Remote

Overview

The Senior Software Engineer, Backend will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems and services. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions. You will also mentor junior engineers, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the overall architecture and strategic direction of our backend systems.

In Short

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs that are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in Scala.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers for timely feature delivery.
• Architect, deploy, and manage cloud-based solutions using AWS services.
• Ensure backend systems are highly available and optimized for performance.
• Monitor application performance and analyze logs.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize systems.
• Manage code repositories using GitHub.
• Continuously improve backend architecture and infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of experience in backend software engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency with Scala and understanding of OOP and design patterns.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable distributed systems.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience using Datadog for monitoring and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Experience with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices deployment.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and cloud-native development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Proven ability to solve complex engineering problems.
• Strong communication skills for collaborative work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Health and wellness programs.