> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1989624-staff-backend-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1989624-staff-backend-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Staff Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** SIGNALFIRE IV GP, L.L.C.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Databases, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Fault Tolerance, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Node.Js, RabbitMQ, Ruby on Rails, Redis, Ruby, Software Engineering, WebSocket, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, Flask (Web Framework), Spring-boot, Backend, Fastapi, Event Driven Architecture, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Functional Programming, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/48b68011-790d-4a71-ad7d-8c7c72c8c9dd

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a track record of building scalable systems
 * Expertise in backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot)
 * Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
 * Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Strong coding skills in Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools

## Description

We're looking for engineers who are:
? Passionate about building backend architectures, APIs, and scalable distributed systems ? Excited about joining early-stage startups and working on high-performance backend infrastructure ? Experienced in optimizing databases, building cloud-native applications, and scaling backend systems

Typical Roles & Responsibilities

 * Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services
 * Develop scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud architectures
 * Optimize databases, caching layers, and event-driven architectures
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define backend strategy and align it with business goals
 * Ensure backend systems are secure, fault-tolerant, and cost-efficient
 * Establish best practices for software development, DevOps, and system monitoring, * Languages & Frameworks: Python, Golang, Java, JavaScript (Node.js), Ruby, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Ruby on Rails, Spring Boot
 * Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis
 * Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS), Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Firestore), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
 * Other Tools: REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch

What Happens Next?

 1. Submit your application to join SignalFire's Talent Ecosystem.
 2. We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates.
 3. If there's a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly.
 4. No match yet? We'll keep your profile on file for future backend engineering roles in our portfolio.


## Related Videos

- [Protector Of The Realm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/591-protector-of-the-realm)
- [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of)
- [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis)
- [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson)
- [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner)
- [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app)

## Related Articles

- [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers)
- [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)
- [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)