Backend Engineer for AI-Driven Messaging (Remote)

Lever, Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote, globally distributed

Two-week paid work trial

Hands-on with AI-powered products

No traditional interviewing process

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking a Backend Engineer to design scalable web APIs and robust services for AI-powered business communication products. You will own backend initiatives end-to-end, from requirements to deployment, in a globally distributed, asynchronous team.

You will work on high-volume messaging systems and gain significant ownership within a fast-moving startup. The role is fully remote, with team meetings across multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of web API architecture and scalable APIs.
• Professional backend software engineering experience from concept to production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for asynchronous work.
• Ability to work independently and seek input when needed.
• Interest in the entire product development lifecycle from research to monitoring.
• Experience in remote, globally distributed startup environments.
• Fluency in written English; strong spoken English is a plus.
• Commitment to a two-week, full-time paid work trial.
• Experience with high-volume messaging or distributed backend services.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly scalable, well-documented APIs for new products.
• Lead backend initiatives from research through deployment and evaluation.
• Create Engineering Requirement Documents translating product ideas into plans.
• Build comprehensive automated test suites to ensure quality and reliability.
• Implement analytics and monitoring to measure feature success.
• Contribute to core backend systems, including APIs, messaging, and webhooks.
• Collaborate across teams in a predominantly asynchronous environment.
• Investigate challenges, propose solutions, and communicate trade-offs clearly.
• Participate in a paid work-trial project with the team.
• Monitor and drive continuous improvement post-release.

Skills

Web API architecture

Backend engineering

Communication skills

Independent worker

Product lifecycle

Remote work

Written English

Meetings schedule

Two-week trial

High-volume systems

Job description

Lever, Inc. is seeking a Backend Engineer to design scalable web APIs and robust services for AI-powered business communication products. You will own backend initiatives end-to-end, from requirements to deployment, in a globally distributed, asynchronous team.

You will work on high-volume messaging systems and gain significant ownership within a fast-moving startup. The role is fully remote, with team meetings across multiple time zones.