Remote Senior Backend Engineer

Placements24

Willows (CA)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity options
Flexible hours
Health insurance
Learning opportunities
Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented and experienced Remote Senior Backend Engineer to join our client's engineering team. The role focuses on designing, building, and deploying scalable backend systems powering critical applications, with full remote work and flexible hours.

You will collaborate with frontend, product, and cloud infrastructure teams, optimize performance, implement robust data stores, and contribute to code reviews and testing.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years backend development experience.
  • Proficient in Python, Go, Java, or Node.js.
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and microservices.
  • Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code for backend services and APIs.
  • Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Develop and implement robust data storage solutions, ensuring data integrity and security.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application stability.
  • Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to technical decision-making.

Skills

5+ years experience
Python
Go
Java
Node.js
Remote autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Relational databases
NoSQL databases
AWS
Azure
Microservices

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Remote Senior Backend Engineer to join their innovative engineering team. This role is entirely remote, allowing you to contribute to our client's success from the comfort of your own home office. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable and reliable backend systems that power critical applications. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging problems, collaborate with a global team, and shape the future of our client's technology infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code for backend services and APIs.
  • Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Develop and implement robust data storage solutions, ensuring data integrity and security.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application stability.
  • Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to technical decision-making.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
  • Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python , Go , Java , or Node.js.
  • Deep understanding of database systems (relational and NoSQL), including design, optimization, and querying.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package with equity options.
  • Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
  • A collaborative and supportive remote work culture.
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