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ProphetX

Senior Backend Engineer

ProphetX

. Take end-to-end ownership of complex backend systems from design through production .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development with a focus on Go, AWS, and microservices architecture, while effectively translating product requirements into engineering tasks. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and uphold best practices in software development.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Backend Development in GoAWS Cloud Platform ExperienceMicroservices Architecture ExpertiseReal-Time Systems DevelopmentRESTful and WebSocket API Design

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Hard Skills
Go ProgrammingJava ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingMicroservices ArchitectureSQL Database KnowledgeNoSQL Database KnowledgeEvent-Driven System DesignCI/CD Pipeline ExperienceUnit Testing Frameworks
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsProactive Problem SolvingAdaptabilityOwnership
Tools & Technologies
AWSDockerKubernetesKafkaNew RelicDatadogKibanaGit
Industry Keywords
CFTC-Regulated FintechProduction EnvironmentScalable SystemsMonitoring and Logging

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLPythonSQLC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Take end-to-end ownership of complex backend systems from design through production
  • Lead the design and implementation of multiple large projects within one team, with production-level ownership
  • Translate product requirements into detailed engineering tasks and act as the translation layer between product and engineering
  • Monitor product health proactively and drive resolution of functional and performance issues
  • Contribute to the evolution of key systems and frameworks, balancing innovation with reliability
  • Set and uphold best practices in software development across the workstream
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and technologies and drive their adoption
  • Collaborate with offshore and globally distributed engineering teams
  • Analyze complex problems and break them into manageable workstreams for junior engineers
  • Proactively seek development opportunities and share knowledge with peers and junior engineers
  • Serve as a technical anchor for the team and manage delivery across smaller teams
  • Help build real-time systems for a CFTC-regulated fintech platform

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3+ years of hands-on backend experience in Go, Java, C++, or Python, with deep Go ecosystem knowledge preferred
  • 2+ years building on AWS or equivalent cloud platforms (GCP, Azure)
  • Proven experience building highly scalable, real-time systems in a production environment
  • Strong command of microservices architecture, including design patterns and best practices
  • Experience with event-driven and asynchronous system design, including technologies like Kafka
  • Expertise designing RESTful and WebSocket APIs
  • In-depth knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Working knowledge of containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as New Relic, Datadog, or Kibana
  • Proficiency with Git or equivalent version control
  • Experience with testing frameworks and writing unit tests
  • Strong communicator, able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Proactive, growth-focused, and highly adaptable with a strong sense of ownership

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation aligned to role and market
  • Equity opportunities so you share in what we’re building
  • A clear connection between impact and reward
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible time off built on trust and accountability
  • A culture that respects your time and avoids unnecessary meetings
  • Fully remote within the U.S.
  • Flexibility to work in the way that helps you do your best work