Sr. Software Engineer - Backend

Russell Tobin; Brasil; Teletrabalho; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An innovative company is seeking a seasoned Backend Software Engineer to join their Product Engineering team. This remote role is tailored for experienced engineers with 7-20 years in backend systems, focusing on building scalable, high-performance APIs. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage in architectural decisions, and write clean, testable code primarily in Go and Python. The role offers a competitive salary, full compliance with Brazilian labor laws, and a supportive remote-first work environment. If you are passionate about system design and performance optimization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Serviços

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacations

13th salary

Paid parental leave

Home office stipend

Qualificações

• 7-20 years of experience in backend systems design and development.
• Skilled in creating high-performance APIs, especially using GraphQL.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver backend services.
• Own system design focusing on scalability and low-latency performance.

Conhecimentos

Golang

GraphQL

Python

Ferramentas

Kubernetes

Kafka

PostgreSQL

Redis

Grafana

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Backend Software Engineer (100% Remote Brazil based | CLT | 7–20 Years of Experience | English Speaker)

We’re looking for a seasoned Backend Software Engineer to join our Product Engineering team, building backend systems for user-facing products. This is a remote opportunity for experienced engineers (7–20 years) who thrive in fast-moving, collaborative environments and love solving technical challenges at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to define, build, and deliver backend services that power compelling user experiences.
• Understand and troubleshoot data-intensive systems, identify performance issues, and handle legacy migrations when necessary.
• Own system design with a focus on scalability and low-latency performance.
• Actively participate in agile processes such as planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews.
• Write clean, testable, and well-structured code primarily in Go and Python, applying SOLID principles and design patterns.
• Engage in architectural decisions involving Kubernetes, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis, and internal observability tools like Grafana.

Must Have

• Golang
• GraphQL
• Python

Nice to Have

• Redis

What We Offer

• CLT employment contract with full compliance and security under Brazilian labor laws
• Initial 6-month project, with strong potential for extension to a permanent role
• Competitive monthly salary ranging from R$10,000 to R$29,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Remote-first work environment – work from anywhere in Brazil
• Standard CLT benefits including:
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid vacations and 13th salary
• Paid parental leave
• Home office stipend (if applicable)

Candidate Profile

Seeking a backend engineer with 7–20 years of experience in designing and building backend systems, skilled in creating high-performance APIs, especially using GraphQL, and comfortable working in a cloud-native, Kubernetes-based environment. Must be a team player, communicate clearly, and thrive in cross-functional teams. Passionate about system design, performance optimization, and shaping technical direction.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media, Social Networking Platforms

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