Senior Backend Engineer: Scalable APIs & Secure Coding

Great Value Hiring; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Value Hiring is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong backend experience across Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, or C++. You will design and deliver scalable services and APIs, engage in debugging and performance work, and conduct automated testing with a focus on secure coding practices.

You should have a track record of improving systems, performing code reviews, and applying solid CS fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Strong backend experience across Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, C++ or similar.
• Track record delivering scalable services and APIs.
• Comfort with debugging, performance work and automated testing.
• Solid code review instincts.
• Cybersecurity or SecOps background is a big plus (secure coding, appsec, pentesting, vulnerability assessment, OWASP/CWE, or security-focused reviews).

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver backend services and APIs.
• Debug and optimize performance of systems.
• Implement automated tests and maintain test suites.
• Perform and participate in code reviews and refactoring of complex features.
• Apply secure coding practices and security-focused reviews.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Node.js

Go

Rust

Typescript

Python

C++

Security coding

Tools

Code reviews

Job description

Senior Software Engineer [$30 - $100/hour]

Looking For

• Strong backend experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, Typescript, Python, C++ or similar
• A track record building scalable services and APIs
• Comfort with debugging, performance work and automated testing
• Solid code review instincts
• A cybersecurity or SecOps background is a big plus secure coding, appsec, pentesting, vulnerability assessment, OWASP/CWE, or security-focused reviews
  
  

Good Candidature

• Proven experience in backend development, with a track record of delivering high-quality and performant projects
• Background in cybersecurity, such as penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, or security code reviews
• Demonstrated success in identifying and resolving software bugs and system bottlenecks
• Experience with codebase refactoring and implementing complex features in large-scale applications
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and foundational computer science concepts
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
  
  

Compensation Structure

Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.