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# Backend Engineer

- **Company:** EVLO, INC.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Query Performance, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Database Design, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Node.Js, NoSQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, System Availability, Caching, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Containerization, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pd9z2qtexv

## About the Role

* 3-6 years of professional backend software engineering experience building distributed systems in production
 * Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Python, Go, Java, or Node.js
 * Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, containerization tools, and modern CI/CD pipelines
 * Solid understanding of database design, caching strategies, asynchronous processing, and microservices architecture
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
 * Bonus: Experience with event-driven architectures using Kafka or RabbitMQ, and prior work in remote-first engineering teams

## Description

The role owns the design, implementation, and scaling of core backend services and APIs that power user-facing features for a rapidly growing user base., * Design and build scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Python, Go, or Node.js to support high-throughput client applications

 * Architect and optimize relational and NoSQL database schemas in PostgreSQL and Redis, ensuring data consistency and fast query performance
 * Deploy and manage containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS or GCP infrastructure
 * Implement comprehensive automated testing suites and CI/CD pipelines to streamline code deployment and maintain high code quality standards
 * Monitor system health, troubleshoot production incidents, and perform root cause analysis to continuously improve system availability and resilience
 * Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to define technical requirements and deliver features on schedule


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