Full Stack Backend Developer | Nextbyte | Remote

Nextbyte; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextbyte is expanding its software team and seeking a skilled Full Stack Backend Developer for a remote, full-time role. You will architect, build, test, and scale high-performance APIs, databases, and microservices while collaborating with frontend, product, and design teams.

Ideal candidates have a strong degree in CS or SE, hands-on backend experience with Node.js, Python, or Go, and deep knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering and server-side development.
• Deep technical mastery of server-side programming languages such as Node.js, Python, or Go.
• Strong practical expertise in designing and optimizing relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Proven practical experience building and documenting secure RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker), version control systems (Git), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, security awareness, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Professional availability for full-time remote employment (Email: [e-mail]).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and microservices architectures.
• Write clean, secure, modular, and maintainable server-side code in Node.js, Python (Django/FastAPI), or Go.
• Architect, implement, and optimize relational and NoSQL database schemas using PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Implement robust authentication, authorization, and data encryption standards (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS).
• Optimize application performance, query efficiency, caching strategies, and server throughput.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, mobile app developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, security audits, and technical sprint planning sessions.
• Build and maintain automated CI/CD deployment pipelines, Docker containerization, and cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, API specifications, and database entity-relationship diagrams.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend performance bottlenecks, server errors, and scalability constraints.

Skills

Node.js

Python

Go

APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Git

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Summary

Nextbyte (Your Vision, Our Technology) is expanding and seeking a talented, motivated Full Stack Backend Developer to join our software development team on a full-time, remote basis. In this specialized backend engineering and server-side architecture role, you will spearhead designing, building, and scaling high-performance APIs, robust database schemas, and microservices architecture while collaborating closely with frontend engineers and product teams. You will work in a dynamic, growing technology environment where innovation, security, and technical scalability are at the core of our digital solutions. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree in computer science or software engineering, deep practical mastery of backend programming languages and cloud databases, and immediate availability for remote deployment.

Detailed Job Description

As a Full Stack Backend Developer at Nextbyte in a remote capacity, you will take full ownership of architecting, developing, testing, and deploying scalable server-side applications, APIs, and data pipelines. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass writing clean, secure, and maintainable code using Node.js, Python, or Go, managing relational and NoSQL databases, implementing robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, and optimizing backend performance. You will participate in code reviews, design microservices, configure CI/CD pipelines, and ensure high availability. Working in a fast-paced software development environment at Nextbyte, you will drive digital innovation and product delivery success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and microservices architectures.
• Write clean, secure, modular, and maintainable server-side code in Node.js, Python (Django/FastAPI), or Go.
• Architect, implement, and optimize relational and NoSQL database schemas using PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Implement robust authentication, authorization, and data encryption standards (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS).
• Optimize application performance, query efficiency, caching strategies, and server throughput.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, mobile app developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, security audits, and technical sprint planning sessions.
• Build and maintain automated CI/CD deployment pipelines, Docker containerization, and cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, API specifications, and database entity-relationship diagrams.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend performance bottlenecks, server errors, and scalability constraints.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering and server-side development.
• Deep technical mastery of server-side programming languages such as Node.js, Python, or Go.
• Strong practical expertise in designing and optimizing relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Proven practical experience building and documenting secure RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker), version control systems (Git), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, security awareness, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
• Professional availability for full-time remote employment (Email: [e-mail]).

Nice-to-Have-Skills

• Experience with GraphQL API development and real-time event streaming brokers (Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Hands-on familiarity with Kubernetes orchestration and serverless computing architectures.
• Prior working experience in fast-paced software development agencies or technology startups.
• Contributions to open-source backend projects or advanced systems programming expertise.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery frameworks and DevOps automation best practices.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Remote)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for remote backend engineering roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your database optimization experience, API security practices, and microservices scalability track record.