Backend Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into reliable, high-performance backend solutions.

This role is suited for engineers who are passionate about clean architecture, cloud technologies, and building robust systems in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand business and technical requirements from stakeholders

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs

• Build scalable and reliable cloud-native applications

• Integrate backend systems with cloud services and third-party platforms

• Design and manage databases, ensuring data integrity and performance

• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability

• Follow software development best practices, including testing and documentation

• Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

• Strong programming experience in at least one modern language (Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Java, C++, etc.)

• Experience working with AWS or other major cloud platforms

• Solid understanding of backend architecture and RESTful API design

• Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases

• Familiarity with Linux systems and command-line tools

• Understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices

• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Experience with workflow orchestration tools

• Exposure to High Performance Computing (HPC) environments

• Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture

• Experience building scalable, high-availability systems