Senior Backend Engineer

Eltropy Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Eltropy Inc. seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems. This role is 100% Remote with US partnerships in mind, focusing on Java and Golang stacks, plus AWS, MongoDB, Redis, and Postgres.

You will collaborate with frontend, product, and DevOps teams, write clean code, perform reviews, and optimize performance in a cloud-first environment. Experience with Docker/Kubernetes is required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of professional Backend Engineer experience.
• Proficiency in Java and Golang required.
• Node.js experience is a plus.
• Experience with MongoDB, Redis, and Postgres.
• AWS cloud experience.
• Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• SQL query optimization skills.
• Git version control proficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs to support our application's functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices and coding standards.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to ensure code quality and consistency.
• Optimize and improve the performance of existing backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of backend services in the AWS cloud environment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

MongoDB

Redis

PostgreSQL

AWS

SQL

Job description

About the job

Senior Backend Engineer |100% Remote

We are searching for a seasoned Sr Backend Engineer who will be responsible for developing and maintaining our backend systems, ensuring their efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in PHP and Java, with optional experience in Golang and Node.js. You should be well-versed in working with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, and Postgres, and have a solid understanding of cloud technologies, specifically AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs to support our application's functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices and coding standards.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to ensure code quality and consistency.
• Optimize and improve the performance of existing backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of backend services in the AWS cloud environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5-10 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Java/Golang is a must.
• Experience with Node js is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of database technologies, including MongoDB, Redis, and Postgres.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing platforms, particularly AWS.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in writing efficient and optimized SQL queries.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a team environment.