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# Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** Atlassian
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $165,131.0 - $196,225.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Relational Databases, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Scrum Methodology, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Backend, Kotlin, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5ce19ed5a2b3d5ec

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, and three (3) years of related work experience.

In the alternative, the employer will accept a Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, and one (1) year of related work experience.

Must have one (1) year of experience with/in:

 * Backend application development and architecture;
 * Design and implementation of scalable, high-performance RESTful microservices;
 * Object-oriented programming languages (Java, Kotlin, Go, Scala, or Python);
 * Database technologies (RDBMS: Oracle, Postgres; or NoSQL: Elasticsearch, DynamoDB);
 * Public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure);
 * SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models and cloud architecture patterns; and
 * Software quality, reliability, and performance.
Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

## Description

Build and ship new features and capabilities daily within a highly scalable, cross-geo distributed environment. Collaborate in an open and supportive workspace alongside experienced engineers, architects, product managers, and designers. Contribute to code reviews that emphasize readability. Test best practices, documentation, reliability, security, and performance, while also mentoring teammates through formal and informal
knowledge-sharing sessions. Ensure full visibility, error reporting, and monitoring of high-performing backend services. Actively participate in Agile development processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demo sessions.