Senior Software Engineer Backend APIs & Scalable Systems

Zoom; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Job summary

Zoom is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to own and build scalable APIs and core infra, collaborating with engineers to deliver reliable services. You will influence data models, deployment practices, and system architecture across the stack.

The role emphasizes efficiency, observability, and scalability in a fast-paced environment. You will work with AWS, PostgreSQL, Node.js, React, and related technologies, taking pride in delivering robust backend systems.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with AWS, PostgreSQL, and Node.js.
• Proficient with TypeGraphQL, Apollo/Express, PostgreSQL (RDS) and ClickHouse.
• Frontend tech includes React; backend focus on scalable systems.
• Strong communication with senior engineers and frontend teams.
• Judgement in tool selection; prefer stable, well-supported tech.
• Use customer problems to drive system design and simple solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop APIs and the infrastructure to resolve customer issues.
• Write well-designed, testable code that is efficient, scalable, and reliable.
• Develop software testing, validation procedures, and documentation.
• Ensure core capabilities, infrastructure, and ML systems serve customers.
• Analyze problems and design elegant, observable solutions with SLA and scalability.

Skills

Software engineering

Backend ownership

AWS

PostgreSQL

Node.js

TypeGraphQL

Apollo/Express

React

Communication

Software design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

TypeGraphQL

Apollo/Express

PostgreSQL (RDS)

ClickHouse

React

AWS

Job description

Zoom is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to own and build scalable APIs and core infra, collaborating with engineers to deliver reliable services. You will influence data models, deployment practices, and system architecture across the stack.

The role emphasizes efficiency, observability, and scalability in a fast-paced environment. You will work with AWS, PostgreSQL, Node.js, React, and related technologies, taking pride in delivering robust backend systems.