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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Engineer - Startup - **Company:** RediRecruit LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, PostgreSQL, Software Architecture, Redis, SQL Databases, Data Ingestion, Caching, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Cloud Integration, Api Design, Data Pipelines, Docker, Golang - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=38faf08fe74bb48c ## About the Role Do you have experience in System design?, We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong experience in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, reliability, and backend architecture. This role will help scale the backend systems powering real-time monitoring across data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with Go, AWS, APIs, data pipelines, and high-availability systems., * 6+ years of backend engineering experience * Strong production experience with Go / Golang * Experience building and scaling distributed systems * Strong systems thinking and backend architecture skills * Experience with AWS or similar cloud infrastructure * Strong API design and architecture experience * Experience with SQL and PostgreSQL * Comfortable working in startup environments * Ability to operate independently with minimal handholding * Comfortable with ambiguity, fast iteration, and high ownership Nice to Have: * Experience with infrastructure or platform engineering * Experience with edge computing or device management * Docker or containerization experience * Redis or caching experience * Experience with reliability, observability, or monitoring systems * IoT or real-world systems experience * Experience with high-availability, multi-region, or event-driven systems * Experience working at high-scale technology companies Who This Role Is Best For: This role is a strong fit for someone who has built and scaled real backend systems, thinks architecturally, and enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges. The ideal candidate is someone who can move quickly, take ownership, and help build backend systems that need to be reliable at scale. ## Description Their platform helps monitor environmental conditions, predict failures before outages happen, and improve efficiency across complex physical infrastructure. The company already has strong traction with large infrastructure customers and is now moving from MVP stage toward an enterprise-scale platform., * Design, build, and scale distributed backend systems * Work on real-time sensor and event data ingestion * Build backend infrastructure using Go / Golang * Support cloud infrastructure scaling on AWS * Help improve multi-region and high-availability architecture * Build and maintain internal and external APIs * Work on edge device orchestration and cloud integration * Improve system reliability, observability, and performance * Support data pipelines and analytics infrastructure * Contribute to enterprise-readiness and international infrastructure scaling * Work closely with a small technical team to solve complex infrastructure problems ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [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) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Super scaling for the Super Bowl: How to survive 30 million users hitting your backend in 30 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100356-super-scaling-for-the-super-bowl-how-to-survive-30-million-users-hitting-your-backend-in-30-minutes) - [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling) ## Related Articles - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)