Backend Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs that power our platform
• Develop scalable, resilient systems using .NET, Kubernetes, NATS, and modern cloud tooling
• Architect and optimize distributed workflows, messaging patterns, and internal service communication
• Integrate LangChain and related frameworks to support advanced automation and intelligent system behavior
• Collaborate closely with product and engineering to translate requirements into technical designs
• Drive backend performance, reliability, and observability across systems
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and operational readiness planning
• Contribute to internal tooling, developer experience improvements, and service automation

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in backend engineering or a similar software development role
• Proficiency in .NET or a similar typed backend language (e.g., Go, Java)
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native design
• Experience with Kubernetes, containerized services, and modern CI/CD practices
• Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., NATS, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and systems-level thinking skills
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bonus (but not required)

• Experience with LangChain, generative AI, or intelligent automation
• Prior experience designing high-throughput or real-time systems
• Contributions to open-source backend or infrastructure projects
• Experience working in startup or scale-up environments
• Familiarity with .NET performance tuning and distributed tracing

Why This Role

If you thrive on solving deep technical challenges, designing distributed systems, and building high-performance backend services — this role puts you at the center of our platform’s evolution. You’ll have the autonomy to architect meaningful components, the opportunity to shape our technical roadmap, and the support of a world-class team.

Why CodeCargo

You’ll be joining a team of engineers, product thinkers, and builders who have successfully exited startups and know how to build things that scale. At CodeCargo, we’re solving hard problems with elegant tools — and giving developers superpowers along the way.

Benefits

• 401(k) + company match
• Healthcare, dental, and vision
• Unlimited paid time off
• Equity options

How to Apply

Interested in this position? Send your resume to careers@codecargo.com with the subject line "Backend Software Engineer".