Senior Backend Engineer - Real-Time API, Remote

Fingerprint

Columbus (OH)

Remote

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Fingerprint is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our API team, building backend systems for real-time data processing at scale. You will design and own features in Go and Node.js, focusing on scalable APIs and microservices, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior developers in a global, remote-friendly environment.

Experience with distributed systems, performance tuning, and modern tooling (Git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes) is highly valued.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in backend development.
Strong experience in Go and/or Node.js.
Experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems.
Experience building APIs, real-time data processing, and microservices.
Strong knowledge of SQL and databases like DynamoDB, Redis, or Elasticsearch.
Proficiency with Git, IDEs, shell scripting, CI/CD.
Proficient in English for clear communication in a global, remote team.
Ability to work independently and mentor others.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize backend systems for real-time data processing.
Work with cross-functional teams to integrate backend components with other services, ensuring performance and scalability.
Conduct deep dives into problematic features, researching and analyzing their behavior to understand root causes and identify potential solutions.
Conduct performance tuning, debugging, and testing of backend systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.
This role includes participation in a shared on-call rotation.
Mentor junior developers, helping all team members grow in our mission, values and abilities.