Senior Backend Software Engineer (Remote- US) - job 1 of 2
Company Description
At Employer.com, we’re scaling fast and building systems that power modern accounting and business operations. We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep hands-on experience in backend systems, infrastructure, and cloud-native technologies.
Job Description
Remote (US-based) | Full-Time
What You’ll Do
• Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services and infrastructure
• Own features end-to-end — from architecture and implementation to deployment and monitoring
• Write clean, well-tested, production-ready code with a focus on reliability and performance
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable solutions
• Drive improvements in scalability, observability, and fault tolerance across systems
• Help shape engineering best practices and mentor other team members
Qualifications
You have deep, hands-on knowledge of:
• Backend development in languages like Typescript or Java
• Databases: PostgreSQL, Aerospike, Redis, Cassandra, MongoDB
• Streaming & Messaging: Apache Kafka, gRPC, REST APIs
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform
• Cloud platforms: AWS and/or GCP
• CI/CD & Observability: GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Prometheus, Grafana
You also bring:
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience at a major tech company or fast-paced startup is a strong plus
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservice architecture
• Familiarity with secure, fault-tolerant system design
• Experience in SaaS environments or B2B platforms
• Some experience with full stack development and cross-functional collaboration
• Leadership or team lead experience, with a track record of mentoring others and driving technical direction
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
Additional Information
Work Environment:
- Remote
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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