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PPLIED aims to solve key hiring challenges on both sides of the market and is available free at Pplied.com.Note: This position is being promoted by PPLIED on behalf of one of our onboarded recruiters and hiring partners.Role Description:The Backend Engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services that power PPLIED’s matching and communication workflows. This full-time remote role includes developing APIs, integrating data sources, optimizing application performance, and ensuring security and reliability across the platform. The engineer will collaborate closely with product managers and frontend engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions and improve existing systems. Responsibilities also include writing clean, testable code, performing code reviews, troubleshooting production issues, and contributing to architectural decisions. The role offers the opportunity to influence core platform capabilities and enhance the hiring experience for both recruiters and job seekers.QualificationsStrong skills in Back-End Web Development and Software Development, including experience with modern frameworks, APIs, and database design.Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and general Programming concepts, including code quality, testing, and debugging practices.Basic understanding of Front-End Development to collaborate effectively with frontend teams and ensure smooth integration between services.Experience with cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization, and CI/CD pipelines is highly beneficial.Knowledge of security best practices, performance optimization, and monitoring for production systems.Ability to work independently in a remote setting, communicate clearly, and collaborate within a distributed, cross-functional team.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience; prior work on hiring, HR tech, or matching platforms is a plus.","company":"Pplied","rawCompany":"pplied","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T09:02:07.714Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Backend Engineer","description":"About PPLIED:PPLIED is a hands-free hiring platform designed to simplify and improve the experience for both recruiters and job seekers. 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