Backend Systems Engineer - APIs, Databases & Scale

Stealth Startup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth Startup is seeking a passionate Backend Developer with 0-7 years of experience to develop and maintain server-side applications and infrastructure that power web and mobile platforms. You will design robust APIs, work with SQL and NoSQL databases, optimize for performance and security, and collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing features.

Join a fast-moving team practicing Agile processes, participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement to deliver

Qualifications

• 0–7 years of backend development experience.
• Design and implement robust RESTful APIs.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Git and basic security practices.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side application logic and databases.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for seamless integration.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and security.
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and team members to meet project goals.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and agile development processes.

Skills

Node.js

Python

Java

REST APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Git

Security

Job description

Stealth Startup is seeking a passionate Backend Developer with 0-7 years of experience to develop and maintain server-side applications and infrastructure that power web and mobile platforms. You will design robust APIs, work with SQL and NoSQL databases, optimize for performance and security, and collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing features.

Join a fast-moving team practicing Agile processes, participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement to deliver