Senior Backend Engineer

November 5

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Description

•As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design and develop core backend services that enable our platform’s functionality, including efficient data management and real-time communication support. •This role will focus on building resilient APIs, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing backend services for performance. •You’ll work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver a cohesive, high-quality product experience, ensuring it meets the needs of our large-scale user base. •Duties and Responsibilities •Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain high-quality backend services and APIs, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance. •Real-Time Communication Support: Develop backend capabilities for real-time, bidirectional communication using WebSockets, enabling browser-based voice interactions. •System Design & Architecture: Participate in architectural decisions, ensuring backend systems are scalable and optimized for high availability in a high-volume environment. •Data Management: Create efficient data storage and processing solutions, with an emphasis on data integrity, security, and compliance. •Collaboration: Work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other teams to deliver integrated solutions that align with user needs and product goals. •Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve backend performance bottlenecks, ensuring reliable service and enhancing system efficiency. •Technical Proficiency •Programming Languages: Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, Go, or Node.js. •API Development: Strong experience with RESTful, gRPC, or GraphQL API design and implementation for secure, efficient, and scalable applications. •Data Management: Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases, focusing on data modeling, indexing, and performance optimization. •Real-Time Communication: Hands-on experience with WebSocket implementation for enabling real-time, bidirectional communication. •Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure for deploying and managing backend services. •Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi for infrastructure automation. •Containerization & Orchestration: Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for managing and orchestrating microservices. •Testing & CI/CD: Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and automated testing frameworks for backend systems.

Requirements

•Experience: 4–6 years in backend development, with a strong foundation in building and maintaining high-quality, production-grade backend systems. •Technical Problem Solving: Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex backend issues and optimize for performance and scalability. •System Design Skills: Familiarity with distributed system design and microservices architecture, with a focus on data integrity and high availability. •Collaboration: Effective communicator who can work cross-functionally, collaborating with front-end teams, product managers, and stakeholders. •User-Centric Approach: Passionate about delivering backend solutions that enhance user experience and support business goals.

Benefits

•Permanent remote work flexibility •Paid Time Off •Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage •Annual performance bonuses •Dedicated coaches offer an extra channel of support and skill-building •Opportunities for professional growth

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