Senior Software Engineer, Backend

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development to join their innovative IT team. This is a remote position where you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend systems. You will work with cutting‑edge technologies to build high‑performance applications that power their core products and services.

Responsibilities

• Your responsibilities will include writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, designing and implementing APIs, and managing database systems.
• You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver high‑quality software solutions.
• Troubleshooting and debugging complex issues, optimizing application performance, and ensuring system security are also critical aspects of this role.
• The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of software architecture patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines is highly desirable.
• You should be adept at working in an agile development environment and possess excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to contribute to impactful projects and grow their career in a dynamic, fully remote setting.
• You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and influence technical decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Deep understanding of API design principles (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with proven experience working in remote teams.
• Experience with microservices architecture is a plus.