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# Backend Engineer

- **Company:** Lightning AI
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Software Quality, Continuous Delivery, Technical Debt, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Docker, Golang
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/23_623F9AE5BCAE867BF276EDFD41B27C34

## About the Role

We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time.What You'll DoWrite readable/testable/efficient code in Go (Golang).Build deep expertise in our technology stack to deliver new features, improve system stability, and increase overall performance.Partner with engineering and product leaders on developing the Lightning product while using your experience to set the technical direction for large projects.Evaluate, strengthen, and document technical architecture, tools, and processes.Maintain software quality, implement automation, drive continuous delivery, and reduce time to production while proactively reducing technical debt.Mentor and coach engineers on system design, operating in high uncertainty, and problem-solving to create a supportive, inclusive environment where each engineer can grow.What You'll NeedExtensive experience writing efficient, maintainable code in Go.
Familiarity with best practices in testing, readability, and optimization is essential.Broad knowledge of backend and frontend systems, with experience building and scaling APIs, CLI tools, billing systems, and security protocols.
Exposure to frontend frameworks is a plus.Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and designing systems that are reliable, performant, and scalable.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a strong advantage.Proven ability to take ownership of key features and drive end-to-end developmentCommitment to software quality, test automation, and continuous delivery.
Experience proactively managing technical debt and speeding up time to production.Hands-on experience as a backend or product engineer in a SaaS technology companyCommunication and collaboration with engineers, product managers, and designersAbility to operate in high uncertainty and rapidly changing environmentsCompensationWe are committed to offering competitive compensation that reflects the value each team member brings to our mission.
Final offers are based on factors such as experience, skills, geographic location, and role expectations.