Senior Backend Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer at VERSANT, you will design and build the services that power new platforms and products, collaborating closely with various teams to deliver reliable and scalable backend systems.

In Short

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Take ownership of complex features from design to deployment.
• Architect system components balancing performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with peers to define data models and integration patterns.
• Address cross-team challenges with innovative solutions.
• Implement CI/CD and automation practices for production readiness.
• Mentor junior engineers to raise code quality.
• Balance technical decisions with user impact and business goals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend or platform development experience.
• Proficiency in modern backend languages (e.g., Go, Java, Node.js).
• Experience designing and scaling distributed systems and APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud-native platforms and containerization.
• Strong understanding of database systems and data modeling.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving and ambiguous environment.
• Experience with event-driven architectures or security-sensitive systems.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• Equal employment opportunities for all applicants.
• Support for candidates with disabilities throughout the application process.
• Fair and equitable compensation practices.