Backend Engineer

Backend EngineerLocation: RemoteEmployment Type: Full-timeCompensation: Starting at $160,000+We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team focused on building scalable, high-performance systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working on distributed systems, contributing to core architectural decisions, and delivering reliable software used at scale.You will work closely with cross-functional partners, contribute to backend system design and implementation, and help raise engineering standards through thoughtful execution and collaboration.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and debug backend components for distributed systems operating at scaleBuild and maintain services with a focus on performance, reliability, and securityOwn nonfunctional requirements such as scalability, availability, and resilienceContribute to unit and integration testing with an emphasis on high-quality code coverageProduce clear, well-structured documentation for internal and external useBreak down complex technical problems into well-scoped, executable workCollaborate closely with other engineers to apply best practices consistentlyParticipate in Agile development processes to deliver high-quality software solutionsQualifications3 to 5 years of professional backend software engineering experienceStrong programming fundamentals and problem-solving skillsExperience designing and building backend services or distributed systemsFamiliarity with microservices architectures and RESTful APIsSolid understanding of concurrency and multithreaded systemsAbility to reason through complex systems and visualize end-to-end flowsDemonstrated eagerness to learn and grow while building production-grade systemsNice to HaveExperience working in cloud-native or large-scale infrastructure environmentsExposure to NoSQL databases, high-throughput or low-latency systems, or event-driven architecturesBackground working on data-intensive platforms, analytics systems, or ML-enabled servicesExperience with Golang in production environments