Backend Software Engineer II

About Our Client The organization operates in the AI visual development platform industry, helping non-technical users build scalable software applications without traditional coding. With more than 6 million users across over 100 countries, its platform enables entrepreneurs and teams to create web, iOS, and Android applications while integrating design, programming logic, hosting, security, database management, and automatic scaling. About the Opportunity The Software Engineer II, Backend contributes to the scalability, performance, and reliability of backend systems supporting the organization’s largest customers. This role focuses on building high-scale infrastructure and backend services capable of handling growing workloads and diverse application demands. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with experienced engineers, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to a strong engineering culture while participating in on-call operations. Responsibilities • Develop and maintain infrastructure capable of supporting applications across a wide range of sizes and complexities. • Improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of backend services supporting efficiency, capacity management, and data processing. • Implement observability practices, including service level objectives, monitoring, and performance tracking. • Build systems capable of processing high volumes of requests across diverse end-user applications. • Develop workflow engine and data-tier components that support large-scale data operations. • Build core services and tools for next-generation cloud infrastructure. • Identify and resolve performance, reliability, and capacity challenges across backend systems. • Participate in incident triage and on-call rotations to diagnose and resolve production issues. • Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions. Requirements • Minimum 2 years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in a high-growth startup or similarly fast-paced environment. • Strong programming and software development skills. • Basic understanding of scalable distributed systems and backend architecture. • Willingness to learn and work with technologies such as Node.js, Rust, PostgreSQL, Terraform, and AWS. • Demonstrated ability to develop scalable solutions for complex, high-traffic systems. • Proactive ownership mindset with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities. • Effective communication and collaboration skills. • Ability to prioritize work and execute effectively in a team environment. • Commitment to participating in on-call and after-hours support processes. • Alignment with values centered on empowerment, transparency, accountability, and team and user success. Pay Range and Compensation Package • Estimated annual salary range of $145,000–$187,000. • Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, market conditions, and other relevant factors. Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note: RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.