Backend Engineer: Build Scalable APIs & Systems

Recruito; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruito is seeking a backend engineer to design and maintain scalable services and APIs. You will transform product requirements into efficient backend solutions, focusing on performance, reliability, and security.

You will work with frontend teams on API integration, uphold coding standards, and participate in design reviews and sprints. Proficiency in Node.js or Python, and a solid grasp of databases and system design are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Node.js and/or Python.
• Experience with REST APIs and backend architecture.
• Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modelling.
• Understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of caching, messaging queues, and asynchronous processing is a plus.
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Convert product requirements into efficient backend solutions.
• Improve system performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with frontend teams for API integration.
• Maintain code quality and engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure high system availability.
• Participate in code reviews, system design, and sprint planning.

Skills

Node.js

Python

REST APIs

SQL/NoSQL databases

System design

Caching & messaging queues

Authentication & security

Debugging & problem solving

Communication

Job description

Recruito is seeking a backend engineer to design and maintain scalable services and APIs. You will transform product requirements into efficient backend solutions, focusing on performance, reliability, and security.

You will work with frontend teams on API integration, uphold coding standards, and participate in design reviews and sprints. Proficiency in Node.js or Python, and a solid grasp of databases and system design are essential for success.