Backend Staff Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced and technically proficient Staff Backend Engineer to join our engineering team. This is a strategic role that requires strong leadership, deep backend expertise, and the ability to architect and deliver scalable systems. You will work closely with engineering leaders, product managers, and cross-functional teams to define and implement backend systems that power our products and platforms. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and scale complex backend services and APIs. Own architectural decisions and guide the evolution of our backend systems. Drive engineering excellence through best practices, code reviews, and mentorship. Collaborate with DevOps/SRE to ensure robust deployment and monitoring systems. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and reliability issues. Work cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Evaluate and adopt new technologies where appropriate. Champion engineering initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and developer experience. Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally. Lead the technical roadmap and influence long-term strategy. Requirements: 8-15 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development. Expertise in at least one major backend language: Java, Go, Node.js, Python, or C#. Deep understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and RESTful API design. Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL) - e. g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Proficient in system design, performance tuning, and scalability techniques. Solid understanding of CI/CD, observability tools, and security best practices. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound technical decisions. Proven track record of technical leadership and delivery of complex projects.