Backend Engineer - Hybrid

Fikr Space; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QE Ventures OÜ is seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join our growing team in Palo Alto. You will build and scale core product features, collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver exceptional user experiences.

You will design scalable APIs, write clean code with tests, and work with frontend engineers for seamless integrations. You will also optimize performance and contribute to architecture decisions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend experience with Node.js, Python, or Go.
• Strong RESTful API and microservices knowledge.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend APIs and microservices
• Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to deliver seamless integrations
• Optimize database queries and improve system performance
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Contribute to technical documentation and architecture decisions

Skills

Node.js

Python

Go

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the role

We're looking for a talented Backend Engineer to join our growing team. You'll work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help shape the future of our product. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

As a key member of our engineering team, you'll be responsible for building and scaling our core product features. You'll work closely with product managers and designers to deliver exceptional user experiences.

• Design and implement scalable backend APIs and microservices
• Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to deliver seamless integrations
• Optimize database queries and improve system performance
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Contribute to technical documentation and architecture decisions

Requirements

We're looking for someone with strong backend engineering experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for building quality software.

• 3+ years of experience with Node.js, Python, or Go
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to have

While not required, these skills would make you stand out and help you excel in this role from day one.

• Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud platforms
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices