Cloud Backend Engineer for Neurotech Haptics

Afference Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 147,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentive

Medical benefits

Self-managed PTO

Job summary

Afference Inc in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Cloud/Backend Engineer to design, develop, test, and troubleshoot cloud-based software and databases. You will lead backend architecture, build interfaces with SDKs and middleware, and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions that support data analysis and product goals.

Requirements include a BS in CS/CE/SE, 3–5+ years in software/backend work, cloud experience, and strong languages such as Python/Java/C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on software, cloud, and/or backend development experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience designing, developing, and working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C#, C++, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience developing and executing software testing and validation protocols.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and influence engineering decisions without direct people-management responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ownership of complex technical objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of cloud backend software and database solutions.
• Develop and maintain interfaces between cloud backend systems, SDKs, middleware, and other software components.
• Work independently on complex technical objectives with direction from the Director of Software.
• Provide technical leadership and problem-solving expertise for cloud and backend development initiatives.
• Design and implement data interfaces and infrastructure to support data analysis and application requirements.
• Develop, implement, and improve testing, validation, and troubleshooting protocols for cloud-based software and databases.
• Collaborate with software, development, firmware/SDK, and cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with company goals.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud, backend, database, SDK, and middleware integration issues and drive them through root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Evaluate technologies, tools, solutions, and vendors and support vendor evaluation and selection as needed.
• Identify technical risks and develop solutions to minimize impacts to product quality, performance, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Cloud backend

AWS/Azure/Google Cloud

APIs & databases

Programming languages

Testing & validation

Leadership without management

Data management

Cloud infrastructure

Monitoring & performance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

SDKs & middleware interfaces

Job description

Afference Inc in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Cloud/Backend Engineer to design, develop, test, and troubleshoot cloud-based software and databases. You will lead backend architecture, build interfaces with SDKs and middleware, and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions that support data analysis and product goals.

Requirements include a BS in CS/CE/SE, 3–5+ years in software/backend work, cloud experience, and strong languages such as Python/Java/C++.