Empower Staffing
Posted 3mo ago

Backend Software Engineer (Python/Node/Java/Go)

Empower Staffing
United States
RemoteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • Design backend
  • Build microservices
  • Optimize performance
Requirements
  • 4+ years backend development
  • Strong in Python/Node/Java/Go
  • REST APIs
  • Microservices
  • PostgreSQL/MySQL
  • Docker
  • CI/CD
  • Git
  • Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Problem solving
Technical tools mentioned
AWSAzureGCPCI/CDDockerKubernetesGitPostgreSQLMySQLRedisKafkaRabbitMQSQSREST APIsMicroservicesSQLPythonNode.jsJavaGo

Job description




This is a remote position.


We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and build scalable, high-performance APIs and services using Python, Node.js, Java, or Go. This role focuses on building reliable backend systems, improving performance and security, and supporting cloud-native application architectures.


You will collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps teams, and product stakeholders to deliver production-ready solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment. The ideal candidate has strong fundamentals in distributed systems, clean architecture, and database design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and REST APIs

• Build scalable microservices and event-driven systems

• Optimize performance, reliability, and system security

• Design database schemas and write efficient SQL queries

• Integrate backend systems with cloud services and third-party APIs

• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards

• Write automated tests to ensure system stability

• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD and deployment processes

Requirements


Requirements

• 4+ years of backend software development experience

• Strong experience in at least one: Python, Node.js, Java, or Go

• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices

• Strong database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)

• Experience with Docker and containerized environments

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows

• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Kubernetes and distributed systems

• Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)

• Knowledge of caching systems (Redis or similar)

• Experience in high-availability production environments




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