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# Software Engineer, Platform - Rochester, NY, USA

- **Company:** REMOTE HAND
- **Location:** Rochester, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Node.Js, TypeScript, Google Cloud, System Availability, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Speech Synthesis, Restful APIs, Docker
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/remotehunter-software-engineer-platform-rochester-ny-usa-oxa9nfpusa

## About the Role

* Proven backend development experience with TypeScript and Node.js

 * Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform and familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers

 * Ability to prioritize and implement tasks efficiently based on urgency and impact

 * Preferred experience with Docker and containerized deployments

 * Preferred proficiency in deploying high availability applications on Kubernetes

## Description

The Software Engineer, Platform role is responsible for developing and maintaining backend services that support the organization's various products and features such as payments, analytics, subscriptions, and text-to-speech functionalities. The position plays a strategic role in shaping backend architecture to enhance user experience and product scalability. It is suited for candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments and contribute to product decisions with a focus on delivering impactful user experiences., * Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public and internal services (e.g., TTS, Payments, Subscriptions, Authentication, Consumption Tracking)

 * Manage and optimize the overall backend API environment for performance and maintainability

 * Collaborate on business-to-business solutions with emphasis on customization and integration for enterprise clients

 * Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend systems with product strategy and user experience goals


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