Backend Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale robust backend systems and APIs. You will play a key role in developing reliable, secure, and high-performance services that power our applications, working closely with frontend, product, and DevOps teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs
• Build scalable systems using Node.js, Python, or similar backend technologies
• Design and optimize relational database schemas (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Develop and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
• Deploy, monitor, and manage services on AWS and/or Azure
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, performance, and security
• Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and observability
• Utilize AI-assisted / agentic coding tools (e.g., Codex, Claude Code, Copilot) to improve development efficiency
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product teams

Requirements

• 3+ years of backend development experience
• Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and schema design
• Experience building and maintaining APIs (RESTful and/or GraphQL)
• Proficiency in Node.js, Python, or similar backend frameworks
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Understanding of system performance, scalability, and security best practices
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted / agentic coding tools (e.g., Codex, Claude Code, Copilot)

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with Government Commercial Cloud (GCC) environments within Government Agencies