Backend Engineer II

About The Role

We are seeking a Backend Software Development Engineer II who thrives on solving complex architectural problems. You will own server-side logic, database architecture, and front-end integrations to ensure our core application remains fast, reliable, and scalable for millions of global developers.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable backend code to support new product features.
• Develop and integrate RESTful or GraphQL APIs serving front-end applications and external clients.
• Optimize database schemas (SQL/NoSQL) for data integrity and high-scale query performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, PMs, and designers to deliver robust technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify bottlenecks, and drive performance optimizations across the stack.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure high code quality and system stability.

Who You Are

• A backend engineer with 2+ years of experience in server-side development (Python, Ruby, Go, Java, or Node.js).
• Expertise in API design principles (REST, GraphQL) and web standards.
• Strong command of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) with familiarity in NoSQL stores.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, caching (Redis/Memcached), and async messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with Docker containerization and CI/CD workflows.

Nice to Have

• Experience building high-traffic customer-facing web applications.
• Mastery of system design concepts like Microservices and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and serverless technologies.
• Track record of optimizing legacy codebases for performance.

You Will Thrive Here If

• You are passionate about shipping high-quality code that solves real user problems.
• You take full ownership from design through deployment and monitoring.
• You excel at breaking down complex requirements into clean, scalable implementations.
• You value collaboration and actively contribute to code reviews and architectural discussions.