Senior Backend Developer

Encora; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain robust server-side systems and APIs. You will collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with business logic and ensure scalable, secure data handling.

The role emphasizes RESTful services, databases (SQL and NoSQL), and Git version control. Remote collaboration with international teams from a Costa Rica base is encouraged, with strong problem-solving and performance optimization skills

Qualifications

• Backend development and API integration with SaaS services.
• Experience with backend languages: Java, Python, Ruby, or Node.js.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experience with databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• Version control with Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with front - end developers to integrate user - facing elements with server -side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Manage and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance backend development practices.

Skills

Java

Python

RESTful APIs

MySQL

Git

AWS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer

Key Skills: Java, Python, RESTful APIS, MySQL, Git, AWS

Location: Costa Rica

Mode: Remote

We at Coforge are hiring Senior Backend Developer with the following skill set.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with front - end developers to integrate user - facing elements with server -side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Manage and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance backend development practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• There will be primarily backend development and API integrations with other SaaS services.
• Proven experience in backend development with languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or Node.js.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience in performance tuning and optimization of backend systems.

Posted On : 21-10-2026

At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.