Backend Engineer - Scalable APIs & Microservices

Cbts; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cbts is seeking a backend engineer to develop and enhance secure, scalable backend systems, APIs, and microservices for enterprise-grade applications.

You will implement authentication and data security, optimize performance, and collaborate with front-end, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver end-to-end, cloud-ready solutions. The role emphasizes code quality and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams; experience with Node.js or Java Spring Boot is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and integration services for large-scale applications
• Improve application performance, scalability, and reliability through code quality and database tuning.
• Implement microservices architecture using modern frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Java Spring Boot).
• Integrate authentication, authorization, and data security mechanisms into application backbones.
• Collaborate with front-end, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver end-to-end, cloud-ready solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive resolution improvements.
• Focus on continuous learning and emerging trends.

Job description

Cbts is seeking a backend engineer to develop and enhance secure, scalable backend systems, APIs, and microservices for enterprise-grade applications.

You will implement authentication and data security, optimize performance, and collaborate with front-end, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver end-to-end, cloud-ready solutions. The role emphasizes code quality and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams; experience with Node.js or Java Spring Boot is beneficial.