Backend Software Engineer (Python/Node/Java/Go)

Zohorecruit; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Backend Software Engineer for designing and building scalable APIs and services. The role focuses on creating reliable backend systems, enhancing performance and security, and supporting cloud-native architectures in a remote setup.

Applicants should have 4+ years of backend development experience and strong skills in Python, Node.js, Java, or Go, plus database and cloud platform familiarity. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend software development experience.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong database experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL or similar.
• Experience with Docker and containerized environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and REST APIs
• Build scalable microservices and event-driven systems
• Optimize performance, reliability, and system security
• Design database schemas and write efficient SQL queries
• Integrate backend systems with cloud services and third-party APIs
• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards
• Write automated tests to ensure system stability
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD and deployment processes

Skills

AWS

Azure

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Job description

• Required Skills
  • AWS
  • Azure
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• Remote Job

Job Description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and build scalable, high-performance APIs and services using Python, Node.js, Java, or Go. This role focuses on building reliable backend systems, improving performance and security, and supporting cloud-native application architectures.

You will collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps teams, and product stakeholders to deliver production-ready solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment. The ideal candidate has strong fundamentals in distributed systems, clean architecture, and database design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and REST APIs
• Build scalable microservices and event-driven systems
• Optimize performance, reliability, and system security
• Design database schemas and write efficient SQL queries
• Integrate backend systems with cloud services and third-party APIs
• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards
• Write automated tests to ensure system stability
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD and deployment processes

Requirements

• 4+ years of backend software development experience
• Strong experience in at least one: Python, Node.js, Java, or Go
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices
• Strong database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)
• Experience with Docker and containerized environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and distributed systems
• Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)
• Knowledge of caching systems (Redis or similar)
• Experience in high-availability production environments