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# Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** Akaasa Technologies
- **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Query Optimization, RabbitMQ, Redis, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Large Language Models, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Containerization, Solid Principles, Apache Kafka, Vertica, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** June 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d3f3d7c3-2e08-47ad-a8ec-e7d8228a47a4

## About the Role

* 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
 * Strong experience developing backend applications using Golang and/or Python
 * Experience building scalable microservices and distributed systems
 * Hands-on experience with event streaming and messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
 * Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar), including schema design and query optimization
 * Experience working with NoSQL databases (MongoDB or similar)
 * Experience with caching technologies such as Redis
 * Experience with search technologies such as OpenSearch or Elasticsearch
 * Experience working with modern data platforms such as ClickHouse
 * Familiarity with AI Agentic Workflows, LLM integrations, or AI-powered application development is a plus
 * Strong understanding of software design principles, scalability, and system performance

PREFERRED SKILLS:

 * Experience developing enterprise CRM or sales platforms
 * Experience working in high-volume, customer-facing production environments
 * Experience with cloud-native architectures and containerized applications
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment

Tech Stack:

 * Golang
 * Python
 * PostgreSQL
 * ClickHouse
 * OpenSearch
 * Redis
 * Kafka
 * RabbitMQ
 * AI Agentic Workflows
 * Microservices Architecture

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and microservices using Golang and Python
 * Build high-performance APIs and distributed systems that support critical sales workflows
 * Develop solutions leveraging real-time event streaming and messaging technologies
 * Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver new platform capabilities
 * Design and optimize database schemas for performance and scalability
 * Develop AI-enabled workflows and intelligent automation that improve sales advisor productivity
 * Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve system reliability, scalability, and performance
 * Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering best practices


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