Backend Engineer

Senior-level backend experience (typically 5+ years; more is welcome) Strong experience with server-side development Go experience preferred, but not mandatory for exceptional engineers coming from other backend languages (Java, Python, etc.) Solid understanding of REST APIs and relational databases (Postgres) Comfortable working in a startup environment with evolving requirements Ability to work autonomously, communicate clearly, and ask for help when needed Bias toward action and ownership Previous experience in startup or fast-paced product teams is highly valued Prior experience working with Go in production (Nice to Have) Familiarity with cloud environments (GCP or similar) (Nice to Have) Experience improving performance in existing systems (Nice to Have)

Develop and maintain backend services primarily written in Go Build and evolve REST APIs consumed by web and mobile applications Work with Postgres, including query performance and data modeling Contribute to feature development across different backend domains Improve system performance and reliability Build and maintain automated tests Collaborate closely with product and engineering in a two-week sprint cadence Pick up tickets independently and move work forward with minimal oversight