Sr. Software Engineer, Backend

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the development of complex backend features and services, such as payment processing and inventory management systems
• Design and implement scalable backend architectures and patterns, including microservices and event-driven systems
• Drive technical decisions and best practices for backend development, including coding standards, performance budgets, and testing strategies
• Mentor and guide other engineers in backend development practices through code reviews and technical presentations
• Collaborate with product and frontend teams to define technical requirements and feasibility of new features
• Optimize backend performance and scalability, focusing on database optimization, caching strategies, and load balancing
• Contribute to backend platform technology and strategic roadmap decisions, including technology evaluation and technical debt reduction
• Lead technical discussions and architectural reviews for major features and system changes

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• At least 8 years of experience in backend development
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems handling millions of users
• Experience with microservices architecture and service mesh
• Experience with performance optimization at scale, including database optimization and caching strategies
• Experience with modern backend build tools and deployment strategies (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform)
• Expert knowledge of Go and PHP ecosystems
• Deep understanding of backend performance optimization techniques
• Strong architectural and system design skills
• Excellent knowledge of Agentic AI tools and workflows
• Excellent mentoring and technical leadership abilities