Senior Backend Engineer

Overview

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend software and APIs using C++ and Python.
• Architect scalable, resilient, and maintainable software systems following industry-standard design patterns.
• Collaborate with frontend and full-stack teams to integrate backend services with user-facing applications.
• Implement and optimize data storage solutions using relational and NoSQL databases.
• Work with messaging brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis Streams) to build event-driven or distributed systems.
• Ensure systems are designed for horizontal scaling, high availability, and performance efficiency.
• Apply strong understanding of computer architecture to optimize code execution, memory usage, and system throughput.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Use GitHub for version control, code reviews, and collaborative development workflows.
• Troubleshoot complex backend issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, technical design documents, and engineering best practices.
• Ensure backend systems follow security, reliability, and operational excellence standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced product environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-7 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering or DevOps roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS (Azure or GCP experience is a plus).
• Preferred proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform preferred).
• Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking fundamentals, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions and GitLab CI.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, etc.).
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Experience working in Agile or DevOps-oriented environments.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to design scalable and resilient cloud architectures.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on automation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.