Senior Backend Developer (Remote)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain robust server-side logic and APIs powering the platform.

You will work with a distributed team, applying best practices in scalable architectures, cloud environments, database design, and secure software delivery to ensure high performance and reliability in production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, C#, or Node.js.
• Relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra) experience.
• Knowledge of microservices and RESTful API design.
• Cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience in remote agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for performance.
• Integrate server-side logic with front-end components.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and standards.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into specs.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade systems to maintain stability and performance.

Skills

Backend expertise

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an experienced Senior Backend Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. You will take a leading role in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic and APIs that power their innovative platform. This position requires a deep understanding of scalable architectures, database management, and best practices in software development. You will collaborate with a distributed team of talented professionals, driving the technical direction and ensuring the delivery of high-performance, reliable software solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in a challenging and rewarding remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code for backend services and APIs.
• Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for performance and scalability.
• Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection measures to safeguard sensitive information.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with product managers to understand feature requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems, ensuring system stability and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, C#, or Node.js.
• Extensive experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Solid understanding of architectural patterns, microservices, and RESTful API design.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience working in remote agile teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with generous performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote work arrangements, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional growth.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture focused on high-impact projects.