Backend Engineer, Core APIs

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. Design, develop, and optimize backend systems for real-time data processing and web services .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $133,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development with a strong focus on GoLang and Node.js, alongside experience in designing scalable systems and optimizing APIs. Proficient in SQL and familiar with cloud technologies and monitoring tools to enhance system performance and reliability.

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Backend DevelopmentGoLangNode.jsSQLAPI Development

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentGoLangNode.jsSQLAPI DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitecturePerformance TuningDebuggingShell ScriptingCI/CD

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringIndependent WorkClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

GitDynamoDBRedisElasticsearchTerraformAWS CloudFormationDockerKubernetesDatadogMonitoring Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer ScienceData Science

Industry Keywords

Real-Time Data ProcessingScalable SystemsCross-Functional ProjectsAsynchronous CollaborationInternet SecurityPrivacy Mechanisms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftAWSBigQueryDockerDynamoDBElasticSearchJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNode.jsRedisShell ScriptingSQLTerraformTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and optimize backend systems for real-time data processing and web services
Integrate backend components with other services to ensure performance and scalability
Investigate problematic features, analyze root causes, run experiments, and translate findings into engineering improvements
Perform performance tuning, debugging, and testing of backend systems
Share engineering best practices and collaborate on cross-functional projects
Participate in a shared on-call rotation
Mentor junior developers
Own features from concept through final deployment

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in backend development
Strong, demonstrated experience in GoLang and/or Node.js, with willingness to learn
Experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems
Experience building and optimizing APIs, real-time data processing systems, and microservices architectures
Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with DynamoDB, Redis, or Elasticsearch
Proficiency with Git, IDEs, shell scripting, and CI/CD
Proficient in English for clear communication in a global, remote team
Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating as a team member
Must be authorized to work from the home location
BS/MS in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience (nice to have)
Experience with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation (nice to have)
Experience with TypeScript, Express, ClickHouse, dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or Databricks (nice to have)
Experience with Datadog or other monitoring and logging platforms (nice to have)
Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes (nice to have)
Experience with large open-source projects and asynchronous collaboration across a worldwide team (nice to have)
Experience with both Node.js and Go in a backend context (nice to have)
Understanding of Internet security and privacy mechanisms (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work
Shared on-call rotation with advance scheduling and efforts to minimize off-hours disruptions
Inclusive work environment
Ability to work from almost any country, subject to country restrictions and work authorization
Visa sponsorship not provided