Senior Backend Engineer - Scalable Cloud Systems

Google; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join our R&D team in New York. You will develop and maintain large-scale distributed backend components powering our cloud services, focusing on scalable, clean, and maintainable code.

The role involves working with a multi-cloud stack (AWS, GCP, Azure), Docker, Kubernetes, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and Neptune to build resilient systems. Collaboration with Cross-functional teams is essential for delivering top-tier features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of Backend Engineering experience in a high-level programming language.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Responsibilities

• End-to-end development of backend software components (research, design, development, testing, rollout, monitoring).
• Contributing to technological and architectural decisions.
• Conducting design and code reviews.
• Analysing and improving efficiency, scalability, and stability of various backend system components.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Frontend, DevOps) to deliver top-tier features.

Skills

Backend engineering

Java

Golang

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

Neptune

CI/CD

Job description

Google is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join our R&D team in New York. You will develop and maintain large-scale distributed backend components powering our cloud services, focusing on scalable, clean, and maintainable code.

The role involves working with a multi-cloud stack (AWS, GCP, Azure), Docker, Kubernetes, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and Neptune to build resilient systems. Collaboration with Cross-functional teams is essential for delivering top-tier features.