Senior Backend Engineer

Job Summary

Senior Backend Engineer, focused on high-throughput platform development, is a full-time remote position requiring 6+ years of experience to design and build backend services that support high traffic volumes and enhance developer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build internal platform services and shared infrastructure for engineering teams
• Architect high-throughput backend platforms with predictable latency and minimal operational toil
• Lead incident response and drive improvements for high-impact platform issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Six or more years of professional backend or platform engineering experience
• Strong expertise in designing distributed systems with a focus on consistency and availability
• Advanced proficiency in at least one major backend language such as Java, Go, or Rust
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-quarter platform initiatives across teams