Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Job Description

About Company

InnovateCorp is a leading technology firm at the forefront of digital transformation, specializing in developing cutting-edge AI-driven solutions and scalable cloud platforms. Established in 2010, we’ve grown rapidly, building a reputation for innovation, quality, and a commitment to solving complex real-world problems for our global clientele across finance, healthcare, and logistics. Our mission is to empower businesses to thrive in the digital age by providing intelligent, secure, and intuitive technological tools. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where creativity is encouraged, continuous learning is championed, and every team member’s contribution is valued. At InnovateCorp, we believe in pushing boundaries, embracing challenges, and celebrating our collective successes. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring our team reflects the global community we serve.

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Location: Remote (North America) / Hybrid (San Francisco Office)

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend systems to join our core product development team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance backend services that power our next-generation AI platform. You will work closely with product managers, data scientists, and front-end engineers to translate complex requirements into elegant technical solutions, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our critical infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to a fast-growing company and make a tangible impact on our product’s evolution.

Responsibilities:
• Design and develop highly scalable, reliable, and secure backend microservices using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Lead the architectural design and implementation of new features and systems, ensuring maintainability, performance, and scalability.
• Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code following best practices and design patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, DevOps, Data Science, QA) to define specifications, plan sprints, and deliver high-quality software.
• Optimize existing systems for performance, stability, and cost-efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across distributed systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes, tools, and infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team.

Qualifications (Required Skills):
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern backend language such as Python (with Flask/Django/FastAPI), Java (with Spring Boot), Go, or Node.js.
• Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis).
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, algorithms, and distributed system design.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Skills):
• Experience with message queues/brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with microservices architecture and service mesh technologies.
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and MLOps principles.
• Contributions to open-source projects.

What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects with cutting-edge technologies.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive company culture.
• Regular team-building events and social activities.