Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Job Description

About the Company

[Company Name] is a leading innovator in [industry, e.g., cloud-native solutions, sustainable energy technology, AI-driven healthcare]. Established in [year], we are driven by a mission to [company mission, e.g., empower businesses with transformative technology, create a healthier planet through sustainable practices, revolutionize patient care through intelligent systems]. Our culture fosters collaboration, continuous learning, and a passion for tackling complex challenges. We believe in building diverse teams where every voice is valued, and creativity is encouraged. With a strong commitment to [company value, e.g., cutting-edge research, customer success, ethical development], we are rapidly expanding our global footprint and impacting millions of users worldwide. Our headquarters are located in [location], with satellite offices in [other locations].

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Location: [City, State, Country] (Remote/Hybrid options available)
Reports To: Engineering Manager

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic backend engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance, and robust backend services that power our core products. You will work within a cross-functional team, contributing significantly to architecture decisions, code quality, and the overall technical direction of our platform. This position requires a strong grasp of modern backend technologies, distributed systems, and a commitment to writing clean, testable, and efficient code. You will also mentor junior engineers and champion best practices across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop: Architect, design, develop, test, and deploy highly scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend services and APIs using [primary backend language(s), e.g., Python, Go, Java, Node.js].
• System Architecture: Contribute to and drive architectural discussions and decisions, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, and future-proof.
• Code Quality: Write clear, concise, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code. Participate in and lead code reviews to ensure high standards of quality and maintainability.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues across various backend systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to define requirements, integrate features, and deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and contribute to their professional growth. Champion engineering best practices.
• Operational Excellence: Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to ensure the health and stability of services in production. Participate in on-call rotations as needed.
• Technology Evaluation: Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies and tools to improve our development processes and system capabilities.
• Problem Solving: Debug and resolve complex issues in production and non-production environments.

Qualifications:

• Required Skills & Experience:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Expertise in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and associated services.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with message queues and streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and various testing methodologies.
• Prior experience in [relevant industry, e.g., FinTech, SaaS, Healthcare Tech].

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options).
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth.

Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a great fit for this role. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an initial phone screening, followed by technical interviews and a final cultural fit interview.