As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of our core backend systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and efficient. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and innovation while maintaining a focus on product delivery.
This is a full-time role based in Arlington, TX, but is open to remote locations ( no contract opportunities ).
What You’ll Do
Architecture and Design: Collaborate on design and architecture of scalable and reliable backend systems. Recommend solutions for technology selection, infrastructure, and architecture.
Development and Code Review: Actively participate in the development process, write code, and conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality code standards are maintained.
Quality Assurance: Implement best practices for testing, code quality, and performance optimization to maintain the stability and reliability of backend systems.
Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration between the backend engineering team and other cross-functional teams, such as front-end development, DevOps, and QA.
Technology Evaluation: Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and trends in backend development. Evaluate and implement new technologies that can improve system performance and efficiency.
Problem Solving: Address technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and lead the team in finding creative solutions to complex problems
Documentation: Ensure that documentation for code, architecture, and processes is maintained and accessible to the team for future reference.
What You Need
Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with a track record of building and scaling backend systems.
Strong knowledge of backend technologies, databases, cloud services, and microservices architecture.
Proficiency in Python and SQL ( Postgres preferred ).
Familiarity with version control systems, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
Preferred Skills
Experience with agile development methodologies.
Cross platform database development experience.
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Understanding of security best practices for backend systems.
Previous experience in e-commerce, fintech, or other highly transactional and data-intensive environments.
Physical Requirements
Frequent but minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing, and walking.
Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture are required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown.
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling and climbing ladders
What We Offer You
Competitive Salary
Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
401k Retirement Plan
Performance Bonus
Unaccrued PTO
Incentive Stock Options
Collaborative Work Environment
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