3 Senior Backend Software Engineer Remote jobs in whatjobs
Senior Backend Software Engineer (Remote)
Posted 16 days ago
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Our client, a rapidly growing technology firm, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is central to designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems that power innovative applications. You will play a key role in architecting solutions, writing clean and efficient code, and ensuring the reliability and security of our platform. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in backend development, a deep understanding of software architecture principles, and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges. As a remote position, you will collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders, leveraging cutting-edge communication and development tools to foster a highly productive virtual environment. Responsibilities include designing and implementing APIs, optimizing database performance, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers. You will contribute to technical strategy, evaluate new technologies, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented engineer to make a significant impact on a modern tech stack and contribute to the evolution of our product suite, all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote career.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust backend services and APIs.
- Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go).
- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
- Optimize application performance, database queries, and system architecture for scalability and efficiency.
- Implement and maintain security and data protection measures.
- Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to standards.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
- Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions.
- Mentor junior software engineers and share technical knowledge.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go, C#).
- Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), including design, querying, and optimization.
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Solid understanding of software architecture patterns and principles.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote work.
- Experience with microservices architecture is a plus.
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Senior Backend Software Engineer (Remote)
Posted 17 days ago
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Our client is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their innovative IT and Software development team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge projects from the comfort of your home office. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend systems that power our client's flagship products. This involves writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code, implementing complex algorithms, and ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of our applications. You will work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other engineers to define technical requirements, architect solutions, and deliver high-quality software. A deep understanding of database technologies, API design, and cloud infrastructure is crucial. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of modern backend programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js, and extensive experience with frameworks like Django, Spring Boot, or Express.js. You should be proficient in designing and interacting with RESTful APIs and possess a solid understanding of microservices architecture. Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is highly desirable. Furthermore, you will contribute to code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and actively participate in shaping the technical direction of the team. This role requires a passion for problem-solving, a commitment to best practices in software development, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced remote environment. A strong grasp of software testing principles and CI/CD pipelines is also essential. You will play a key role in building the next generation of our client's software solutions.
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Requirements:
A stable, high-speed internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace are mandatory. Access to a personal computer that meets the technical specifications required for development work is also essential.
Application Instructions:
Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and links to your GitHub profile or code repositories. We encourage you to highlight specific projects you've worked on that demonstrate your backend expertise. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable and robust backend services and APIs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and features.
- Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code in relevant programming languages.
- Optimize application performance, security, and reliability.
- Manage database design and query optimization.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
- Mentor junior software engineers and conduct code reviews.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technology stack choices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Proficiency in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js).
- Extensive experience with backend frameworks (e.g., Django, Spring Boot, Express.js).
- Strong understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities in a remote setting.
Requirements:
A stable, high-speed internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace are mandatory. Access to a personal computer that meets the technical specifications required for development work is also essential.
Application Instructions:
Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and links to your GitHub profile or code repositories. We encourage you to highlight specific projects you've worked on that demonstrate your backend expertise. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
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Senior Backend Software Engineer - Remote
Posted 11 days ago
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Our client, a leading technology innovator in the fintech space, is searching for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems that power their cutting-edge financial platforms. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of backend architecture, database management, API development, and cloud infrastructure. You will work collaboratively with a team of talented engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver exceptional user experiences and drive technological advancements.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable code in languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
- Developing and managing robust APIs for internal and external consumption.
- Implementing and optimizing database schemas and queries for performance and scalability.
- Working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to deploy and manage services.
- Ensuring the scalability, performance, and security of backend applications.
- Writing comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
- Collaborating with frontend engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Participating in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and consistency.
- Troubleshooting and debugging complex issues across the backend stack.
- Contributing to architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning.
- Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js).
- Extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Proven experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous processing.
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities, especially in a remote setting.
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