Backend Engineer

Main Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs for complex enterprise Saa
  S applications.
• Implement Graph
  QL APIs, integrate third‑party services, and work with data stores (e. g. , Mongo
  DB) for document, search, and vector data.
• Collaborate with data, frontend, and infrastructure teams to deliver end‑to‑end features.
• Write high‑quality, maintainable code primarily in Type
  Script and Python.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Build and maintain automated test frameworks to ensure code quality.
• Monitor and troubleshoot backend services, resolve production issues, and participate in on‑call support as needed.
• Document architecture, processes, and best practices.

Key Requirements

• Experience building and maintaining backend services for large‑scale, enterprise Saa
  S applications.
• Proficient in Type
  Script and Python, with experience exposing APIs (Graph
  QL or REST).
• Hands‑on experience with databases (preferably Mongo
  DB or similar).
• Familiarity with cloud‑based architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related backend services (e. g. , Lambda, containers, messaging).
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, systems architecture, and security best practices.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Fast learner; able to adapt quickly to new technologies and evolving requirements.
• Clear communicator and effective collaborator with cross‑functional teams.
• Ownership mindset; takes responsibility for the quality and reliability of delivered solutions.

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating AI frameworks (e. g. , Langchain, Lang
  Graph) into backend systems.
• Exposure to building and maintaining production data pipelines.
• Experience in high‑growth or product‑focused Saa
  S companies.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting for distributed systems.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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