Backend Software Engineer

Orfium

. Design, develop, and maintain backend services powering Orfium’s applications .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeColombo • Sri LankaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend service design and development using modern web development frameworks, with a strong focus on clean code practices and Agile methodologies. Proficient in SQL and version control, with a commitment to continuous learning and effective communication.

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Backend Service DevelopmentAgile Team CollaborationSQL ProficiencyObject-Oriented DevelopmentVersion Control with Git

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Hard Skills

Backend Service DevelopmentObject-Oriented DevelopmentSQLClean Code PracticesModern Web Development FrameworksDesign PatternsData StructuresFastAPI.NETPostgreSQL

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

GitAWSGCPAzureDockerDatadogAI Coding ToolsThird-Party APIs

Industry Keywords

B2B ProductsMusic IndustryAgile MethodologiesSoftware Development Methodologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDjangoDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaLaravelPostgresPythonRubyRuby on RailsSpringSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain backend services powering Orfium’s applications
Build scalable and reliable software supporting the global music industry
Maintain and build new features for B2B products
Propose solutions and participate in team meetings
Review team code
Document work clearly and simply
Design, implement, and autonomously deliver complex features and systems
Work as part of an Agile team
Contribute to technical discussions
Learn from experienced engineers and take ownership of work

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience creating and maintaining software systems in production environments with a modern Web Development Framework (e.g. FastAPI, .NET Framework, Django, Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Spring, ExpressJS)
Experience with object-oriented development (e.g. .NET, C#, Python, Ruby, Java)
Hands-on SQL experience, preferably with PostgreSQL
Ability to write organized and clean code
Excellent understanding of version control, preferably Git
Understanding of modern system architectures, design patterns, and data structures
Willingness to continuously learn and improve
Ability to work as part of an Agile team
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to have: expertise in .NET
Nice to have: expertise in FastAPI Framework
Nice to have: experience using AI coding tools such as Copilot, Claude, or Cursor
Nice to have: experience with cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Nice to have: experience with Docker
Nice to have: experience with monitoring systems such as Datadog
Nice to have: experience consuming third-party APIs
Nice to have: experience with software development methodologies such as TDD, DDD, or BDD
Nice to have: love for music

Benefits

Comp & perks

Above-market-rate pay
Hybrid work
Private health and life insurance, including spectacle coverage
Latest tech and gear
Global, inclusive team with offices across the globe
Flexible environment that values ideas and innovation
Music-first workplace culture
Opportunity to work with catalogs for the world’s biggest stars