Backend Engineer II: Scale & Impact

Indeed; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Indeed is seeking a Software Engineer II in Charleston, SC to design and build scalable services used across the company's platforms. You will contribute to job recommendation systems and collaborate with engineers, data scientists, product partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

You will participate in design and code reviews, use data to inform decisions, and mentor others while expanding your own technical expertise in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in one or more modern backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin, or similar).
• Experience building and operating large-scale, high-performance, and resilient systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance software systems
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design, validating solutions through data and experimentation where appropriate
• Participate in code and design reviews to maintain high engineering standards
• Own and support applications during business hours, ensuring system health and reliability
• Use metrics, logging, and analytics to make data-informed decisions and improve system performance
• Collaborate closely with partners across engineering, product, data science, and design to deliver solutions
• Contribute to cross-team initiatives and support the growth of other engineers through mentorship and knowledge sharing

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Distributed systems

English communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Engineering

Job description

Indeed is seeking a Software Engineer II in Charleston, SC to design and build scalable services used across the company's platforms. You will contribute to job recommendation systems and collaborate with engineers, data scientists, product partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

You will participate in design and code reviews, use data to inform decisions, and mentor others while expanding your own technical expertise in a fast-paced environment.