Founding Backend Software Engineer
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SignalFireTechnology Startups
Remote - No PreferenceFull-TimeSenior
Salary$170K - $250K; $170K – $250K • Offers Equity
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Job Details
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Required Skills
- AWSDockerNode.jsPostgreSQLPythonJavaKubernetesGoRESTful APIsMicroservices
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a backend engineer, with a proven track record of shipping production systems
- Expertise in backend frameworks such as Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, or Spring Boot
- Strong understanding of databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Redis
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
- Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools
- Experience in early-stage startups or lean teams is a plus
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain backend systems with a focus on scalability and performance
- Develop high-performance APIs, microservices, and cloud-based architectures
- Optimize databases and data pipelines for reliability and efficiency
- Collaborate with founders to define technical strategy and align it with business goals
- Ensure backend infrastructure is secure, fault-tolerant, and cost-efficient
- Establish best practices for software development, DevOps, and infrastructure management
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