Backend Software Engineer

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New York, NY, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Code Review Distributed Systems Design of User Interfaces Human-Computer Interaction PostgreSQL MongoDB Node.Js
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Software Architecture Redis Software Engineering Technical Debt Backend Information Technology Front End Software Development Api Design

Job description

  • Design and develop robust, scalable backend services and APIs that enhance internal operations and improve external user experiences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, infrastructure, and frontend engineering, to deliver impactful features.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategies as the platform expands.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, reliability issues, and technical debt to ensure optimal system performance.
  • Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering best practices while mentoring junior engineers.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where your contributions shape product direction and company success.

Requirements

Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Funding, Real Estate, Food Delivery, Restaurant, High Tech Industry, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Operational Improvement, * Minimum of 5 years of professional software engineering experience, with 7+ years preferred.

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
  • Proven experience in backend engineering with strong fundamentals in system design, API development, and distributed systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments with a high standard for engineering quality.
  • A history of stability in employment, with no more than two job changes in the last five years.

Preferred

  • Experience with Java, Go, or Node.js, and familiarity with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Previous involvement in building or scaling systems for high-traffic, mission-critical applications.

About the company

We’re representing a high-growth technology company operating at the intersection of food infrastructure and real estate. This company provides innovative kitchen solutions and proprietary software that enable food operators to efficiently launch and scale delivery-only restaurant locations. By integrating real estate with advanced technology, they are transforming the operational landscape for food businesses in the modern delivery economy.

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