Backend Engineer

CloudDevs; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudDevs is seeking a talented Backend Engineer in San Mateo, California, to design, develop, and maintain robust APIs that enhance the home loan experience for clients. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate services and improve system architecture.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and at least 4 years of software engineering experience, proficient in C#, .NET Framework 8, and familiar with cloud services such as AWS and Azure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional software engineering or similar role.
• Expertise in solving problems by developing software using established patterns and practices.
• Proficient in programming languages such as C# and .NET Framework 8.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and efficient APIs to support various applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define API requirements and specifications.
• Develop and maintain software modules for reuse across projects.

Skills

API design

C#

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Terraform

.NET Framework 8

Python

Job description

We are seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join our innovative team. In this critical role, you will design, develop, and maintain robust APIs that serve as the backbone of our applications, ensuring a seamless home loan experience for our clients. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to facilitate the integration of services and contribute to the overall architecture of our systems. Your expertise in backend technologies and cloud services will be essential in delivering high‑quality solutions that not only meet but exceed our clients’ expectations. Join us in our mission to redefine the home loan process and make it as efficient and user‑friendly as possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and efficient APIs to support various applications.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define API requirements and specifications.
• Develop and maintain software modules and patterns for reuse across projects.
• Conduct integration tests to ensure the reliability and performance of APIs.
• Assist with software releases and provide ongoing support for deployed applications.
• Participate in Agile development practices, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and user story creation.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the continuous improvement of development practices within the team.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance our development processes.

Requirements

• Expertise in solving problems by developing software using established patterns and practices.
• Proficient in programming languages such as C# and .NET Framework 8.
• Experience with cloud services on AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, S3) or Azure (AKS, Functions, Queue Storage, Event Grid, Blob Storage).
• Familiarity with Python is advantageous.
• Exposure to developing software modules or patterns for reuse.
• Experience conducting integration tests, assisting with software releases, and providing ongoing support.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices and artifacts, such as user stories, backlog refinement, and sprint planning.
• Preferred experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of Terraform or equivalent infrastructure as code language as it relates to cloud technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional software engineering or similar role.
• Proven experience developing software modules or patterns used within the team.
• Experience developing for a cloud environment or cloud provider certification is preferred.
• Experience supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.
• Experience mentoring and developing others within a team setting.
• Ability to provide thought leadership to influence software development practices.