Backend Engineer at ☉neBalance

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and optimize backend systems and APIs that support and integrate seamlessly with front-end applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to define requirements, set priorities, and ship quality features.
• Ensure our systems are robust and scalable by implementing performance enhancements, optimizing data storage, and monitoring system health.
• Write clean, maintainable code with an emphasis on testing and automation to minimize downtime and prevent issues.
• Contribute to technical discussions, share best practices, and help evolve our technology stack and engineering culture.
• Proactively diagnose, resolve, and prevent issues across the backend infrastructure, ensuring a secure and reliable user experience.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with a strong understanding of system architecture and API design.
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Experience with database optimization, performance tuning, and scalable system design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Passion for writing clean, maintainable code and a commitment to best practices in software development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of security best practices in backend development.
• Previous experience in a senior or lead engineering role.