Sr. Backend Software Engineer

Akaasa Technologies; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies is seeking a Sr. Backend Software Engineer to join the Fremont, CA team on a 6+ month contract to hire basis. You will design and build scalable backend services in Golang and Python, supporting a global Sales Management Platform that drives revenue and customer experience.

You’ll work with real-time data pipelines, microservices, and AI-enabled workflows to enhance productivity. Key responsibilities include API design, distributed systems development, and database

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Backend applications using Golang and/or Python.
• Experience with scalable microservices and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with event streaming and messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ).
• Relational and NoSQL databases with design and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and microservices using Golang and Python.
• Build high-performance APIs and distributed systems for critical sales workflows.
• Develop solutions leveraging real-time event streaming and messaging technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver new platform capabilities.
• Design and optimize database schemas for performance and scalability.
• Develop AI-enabled workflows and intelligent automation to boost productivity.

Skills

Golang

Python

Distributed systems

AI Agentic Workflows

LLM integrations

Software design principles

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

OpenSearch

Elasticsearch

ClickHouse

Job description

OB TITLE: Sr. Backend Software Engineer - Golang
LOCATION: Fremont, CA
DURATION: 6+ month contract to hire
SUMMARY:

Join a team that is accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy by building the technology that powers the global sales organization.

The Sales Management Platform is a mission-critical, in-house CRM application used daily by Sales Advisors across the company. This platform supports the entire customer journey-from lead generation and conversion to order creation, customer pre-order guidance, demand tracking, and sales activity management across multiple product lines, including Vehicle (B2C & B2B), Energy, Charging, and Commercial products.

As a Software Engineer, you'll help design and develop highly scalable backend systems that directly impact revenue, customer experience, and operational efficiency. You'll work with modern distributed architectures, real-time data pipelines, microservices, and AI-powered workflows that enhance sales productivity on a global scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and microservices using Golang and Python
• Build high-performance APIs and distributed systems that support critical sales workflows
• Develop solutions leveraging real-time event streaming and messaging technologies
• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver new platform capabilities
• Design and optimize database schemas for performance and scalability
• Develop AI-enabled workflows and intelligent automation that improve sales advisor productivity
• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system reliability, scalability, and performance
• Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering best practices

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong experience developing backend applications using Golang and/or Python
• Experience building scalable microservices and distributed systems
• Hands‑on experience with event streaming and messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar), including schema design and query optimization
• Experience working with NoSQL databases (MongoDB or similar)
• Experience with caching technologies such as Redis
• Experience with search technologies such as OpenSearch or Elasticsearch
• Experience working with modern data platforms such as ClickHouse
• Familiarity with AI Agentic Workflows, LLM integrations, or AI-powered application development is a plus
• Strong understanding of software design principles, scalability, and system performance

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience developing enterprise CRM or sales platforms
• Experience working in high-volume, customer-facing production environments
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and containerized applications
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment

Tech Stack:

• Golang
• Python
• PostgreSQL
• ClickHouse
• OpenSearch
• Redis
• Kafka
• RabbitMQ
• AI Agentic Workflows
• Microservices Architecture