Staff Backend Engineer

We are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to provide technical leadership and architectural direction for our backend services. This role involves translating product requirements into technical plans, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery. The ideal candidate will own the architecture of backend services and drive standards for quality and operational readiness., * Own the technical direction and architecture of the team's backend services.

• Translate ambiguous product requirements into clear, well-scoped technical plans.
• Author and review Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).
• Identify and proactively address systemic technical debt.
• Establish and uphold standards for code quality, testing, and operational readiness.
• Design and build scalable backend services using .NET (C#) and/or Node.js/TypeScript.
• Architect workloads for Kubernetes, including resource management, health checks, and scaling strategies.
• Make informed architectural decisions across AWS and Azure environments.
• Design and implement edge compute solutions using Cloudflare Workers and related services.
• Partner with Platform Engineering and SRE on deployment pipelines, observability, and reliability.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical coaching.
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions on architecture and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management on discovery, refinement, and delivery planning.

Experience: 8+ years of backend software engineering experience.

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level proficiency in .NET (C#) and/or Node.js/TypeScript.
• Production experience with Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure.
• Production experience with Cloudflare Workers and edge services.
• Understanding of distributed systems and API design.
• Advanced proficiency with AI-assisted development tools.

Abilities:

• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives without formal authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with messaging systems and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL data stores.
• Knowledge of FinOps, multi-cluster Kubernetes, or service mesh architectures.
• Prior experience in a staff-level or technical lead role within a product company.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at