Senior Back-End Developer

Ptera; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy snacks and refreshments

Attractive office spaces

Collaboration with global brands

Job summary

Ptera Technologies is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and proficiency in back-end languages such as Node.js, Java, or GO, as well as strong skills in RESTful APIs and system design. You will collaborate with front-end developers and have ownership over backend services.

The role offers an opportunity to work in an international team with top-notch office environments and benefits such as healthy snacks. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Back-End Developer or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in one or more back-end languages like Node.js, Java, or GO.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and familiarity with NoSQL systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain production-grade backend services and APIs.
• Take ownership of backend systems, from design to deployment and monitoring.
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and performant.
• Collaborate closely with front-end engineers and product stakeholders.

Skills

Back-End Development

RESTful APIs

Communication

Debugging

Collaboration

Tools

Node.js

Java

GO

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Join our growing development team at Ptera Technologies, where innovation meets impact. We are seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our development team. This role is for experienced engineers who are comfortable owning backend services, making architectural decisions, and working on production systems at scale. You’ll collaborate closely with front-end developers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, reliable software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain production-grade backend services and APIs.
• Take ownership of backend systems, from design to deployment and monitoring.
• Make and contribute to architecture and system design decisions.
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and performant.
• Collaborate closely with front-end engineers and product stakeholders.
• Review code, enforce best practices, and mentor other developers.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve system reliability.
• Actively participate in agile planning, estimation, and sprint reviews.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Back-End Developer or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in one or more back-end languages (e.g., Node.js, Java, or GO), deep expertise in one of the backend languages with readiness to work.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and familiarity with NoSQL systems.
• Solid understanding of system design, API design, and backend architecture.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Proven ability to debug, optimize, and maintain live systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Hands-on experience with Docker and familiarity with Kubernetes.
• Experience setting up or working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to distributed systems, background jobs, or event-driven architectures.

What We Offer

• International working environment with offices in Prishtina and New York.
• Collaboration with global brands and companies.
• Attractive office spaces and workstations with state-of-the-art equipment.
• Healthy snacks and refreshments.
• A young and dynamic team with an enormous spirit.