Backend Engineer

Insense • Reserve Mines, NS

3d • Remote

About The Position

Insense is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join their remote-first team. This role involves developing and maintaining the backend of the application, working closely with other engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, architecture, and performance optimization, with a passion for building scalable and reliable systems. The company is a partner of Meta and TikTok, connecting brands with creators globally. Founded in 2016, Insense is a remote-first company with over 40 employees from 13+ countries, serving over 2,000 mid-sized brands.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience
• Proficiency in Ruby; experience with functional programming patterns is a strong plus
• Advanced SQL / PostgreSQL knowledge
• Experience with GraphQL API development
• Comfortable with DevOps concepts - deployments, Kubernetes, GCP
• AI-native. you actively use AI tools (Claude, Cursor etc.) in daily development, not as a novelty but as a core part of how you work
• Strong written and verbal English (C1+)
• Product-minded, proactive, and able to work across cultures

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Roda, Sequel, or dry-rb is a strong plus
• Background in e-commerce, creator economy, or marketplace products is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain our backend.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of our GraphQL API, ensuring it meets the needs of both frontend clients.
• Manage deployments in a Kubernetes environment on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Ensure the reliability and scalability of our applications.
• Work closely with designers, product managers, and QA to deliver high-quality features. Facilitate communication and collaboration within the team.
• Proactively ideate and implement product improvements based on business and user needs.
• Foster an inclusive work environment, effectively collaborating with team members from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Benefits

• Forever remote role
• Work from anywhere role
• Salary in USD commensurate with your experience and location
• 15 days of paid time off, plus US holidays (Get one extra day for each year with us.)
• Team retreats around the world.
• International exposure to global clients and employees in AMER + EMEA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed