Backend Engineer: Scalable APIs & Microservices

Synclo; York (York County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in York is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their core engineering team. You will design and maintain robust backend systems, develop RESTful APIs, and optimize database performance. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of backend development experience, familiarity with database technologies, and a strong understanding of microservices architecture. This position offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in backend development (preferably Node.js, Python, or Go).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and microservice architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure backend services.
• Develop RESTful APIs for various product modules.
• Optimize application performance and database efficiency.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to implement end-to-end features.
• Integrate third-party services and internal tools.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability.

Skills

Backend development

Database technologies

RESTful API design

Version control (Git)

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

A leading software company in York is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their core engineering team. You will design and maintain robust backend systems, develop RESTful APIs, and optimize database performance. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of backend development experience, familiarity with database technologies, and a strong understanding of microservices architecture. This position offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.