Senior Backend Engineer

About the Role

An Engineering company is a rapidly expanding AI SaaS startup that is transforming the way businesses utilize AI-driven solutions. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to innovating and executing strategic initiatives across various functions. This role offers significant career advancement opportunities while working with industry leaders and experts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Collaborate intimately with frontend engineers, product managers, and AI specialists to create integrated features and optimal user experiences.
• Ensure backend systems are reliable, secure, and perform well under varying loads.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code by adhering to contemporary backend methodologies.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD workflows, and infrastructure as code when applicable.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of backend features, from initial architecture to final deployment.
• Monitor production systems and address any performance or scalability challenges.
• Assist in architectural decisions and promote the evolution of engineering best practices.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4–6 years of experience in backend development, preferably in SaaS or AI-focused startups.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Node.js, Python, or Go.
• A strong foundational understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Extensive experience working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or ElasticSearch.
• Familiarity with message queues, job schedulers, or event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, including AWS, GCP, or Azure, as well as containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience utilizing Git, CI/CD tools, and writing unit/integration tests.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on performance and security.

Nice to Have

• +Experience in developing and deploying microservices.
• +Familiarity with Agile methodologies and processes.
• +Understanding of data privacy and compliance considerations.
• +Previous involvement in open-source projects.
• +Knowledge of front-end technologies such as React or Angular.