Backend Engineer for AI-Driven Messaging (Remote)

Lever, Inc.

United Arab Emirates

On-site

AED 220,000 - 294,000

Full time

4 days ago
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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.

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