5 Senior Backend Software Engineer Microservices jobs in whatjobs
Senior Backend Software Engineer (Microservices)
Posted 15 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer with expertise in designing and implementing robust microservices architectures. This fully remote position is integral to developing scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our innovative software solutions. You will work within an agile, remote-first environment, collaborating closely with frontend engineers, DevOps specialists, and product managers to deliver cutting-edge features and maintain system stability. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of backend development principles, database management, API design, and cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code, conducting code reviews, and contributing to architectural decisions. Key responsibilities include developing new microservices from conception, refactoring existing systems for improved performance and maintainability, and implementing robust testing strategies. Experience with popular backend languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Go, coupled with extensive knowledge of distributed systems and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), is essential. You should be proficient in working with various database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and have a solid grasp of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. This role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, a commitment to best practices in software development, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Exceptional communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with a geographically dispersed team and articulate technical solutions. If you are passionate about building scalable backend systems and thrive in a collaborative, fully remote setting, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and backend APIs.
- Write clean, efficient, well-tested, and maintainable code in languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.
- Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to define and implement new features.
- Implement robust database solutions, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Contribute to architectural design discussions and technical decision-making.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks.
- Implement security best practices in backend development.
- Mentor junior software engineers and share technical expertise.
- Stay current with emerging backend technologies and industry trends.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
- Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures.
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, Go).
- Extensive experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
- Experience with message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
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Senior Backend Software Engineer - Microservices
Posted 12 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their dynamic, fully remote engineering team. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems and microservices that power their innovative platform. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a collaborative team, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to the evolution of cutting-edge software solutions. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of backend development principles, microservices architecture, and a passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code using languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
- Develop and deploy microservices, ensuring seamless integration and communication between different services.
- Architect and implement robust APIs (RESTful, GraphQL) for internal and external consumption.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
- Collaborate closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features.
- Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and system stability.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
- Mentor junior engineers and share best practices within the team.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest backend development trends and technologies.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures.
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- In-depth understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and data modeling.
- Familiarity with message queuing systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
- Experience with API design and development.
- Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
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Senior Backend Software Engineer (Microservices)
Posted 12 days ago
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Our client, a rapidly scaling tech company, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer specializing in microservices architecture to join their fully remote engineering team. This is a critical role where you will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. You will play a key role in shaping our microservices strategy, ensuring efficient communication between services, and optimizing the overall system architecture. Your primary focus will be on building resilient services using modern programming languages and frameworks, implementing robust APIs, and ensuring the security and integrity of our data. You will collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver exceptional software solutions. Responsibilities include writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, conducting code reviews, and implementing automated testing strategies to ensure code quality. You will also be involved in troubleshooting complex production issues, performance tuning, and optimizing database performance. This is a fully remote position, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills, along with the ability to work autonomously and manage your time effectively in a distributed team environment. We are looking for a candidate with a deep understanding of microservices patterns, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies. A proven track record of building and scaling complex backend applications is essential. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and work with a talented team on innovative projects that have a significant impact. If you are passionate about building scalable backend systems and thrive in a remote, agile environment, this is the role for you.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and APIs using (Specify Languages/Frameworks, e.g., Java/Spring Boot, Python/Django, Node.js/Express).
- Implement and manage data storage solutions, including relational and NoSQL databases.
- Ensure the performance, scalability, and security of backend systems.
- Write clean, efficient, well-tested, and maintainable code.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and QA testers.
- Contribute to architectural design decisions and technology selection.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment.
- Mentor and guide junior backend engineers.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Proven experience in designing and building microservices-based architectures.
- Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
- Knowledge of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote work.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
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Senior Backend Software Engineer (Microservices)
Posted 8 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their growing, fully remote engineering team. This role is critical for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable backend services, with a strong emphasis on microservices architecture. You will be responsible for building high-performance APIs, managing databases, and ensuring the reliability and security of our backend systems. Key responsibilities include writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code in languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js; designing and implementing microservices; working with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes; managing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP); and contributing to the development of CI/CD pipelines. You will also collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of backend development principles, distributed systems, and microservices patterns. Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable APIs and working with various database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) is essential. Experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration is required. Excellent problem-solving skills, a passion for building resilient systems, and strong communication abilities are vital for success in this fully remote role. While the role is fully remote, understanding the technological landscape or potential user base in regions like **Kakamega, Kakamega, KE** could offer valuable context for service development. We are looking for a proactive and innovative engineer who can take ownership of complex backend challenges and contribute significantly to the evolution of our client's technology stack.
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Senior Backend Software Engineer (Microservices)
Posted 22 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their fully remote, agile development team. This is an exciting opportunity to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable microservices that power innovative digital products. You will be instrumental in shaping the backend architecture, driving best practices, and mentoring junior engineers. This role demands a deep understanding of distributed systems, API design, database technologies, and cloud-native development. You will collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code using languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
- Develop and implement RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
- Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to deploy and manage applications.
- Design and optimize database schemas and queries (SQL and NoSQL).
- Implement robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, promoting best practices in software design and development.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, with a focus on backend systems.
- Proven experience designing and developing microservices architectures.
- Proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Node.js).
- Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent knowledge of API design principles and best practices.
- Strong understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team environment.
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