Backend Software Engineer

Premier Global Links•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a Backend Software Engineer with a strong builder mindset, technical curiosity, and passion for developing software. This early-career role is ideal for someone who enjoys building projects, exploring new technologies, and solving complex technical problems. You will contribute to backend systems supporting a growing creator marketplace, working closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable software.

Requirements

0–2 years of primarily backend software engineering experience, including internships, projects, or other relevant technical experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong programming and backend development fundamentals.
Proficiency with or strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL.
Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools.
Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn new technologies independently.
Evidence of a strong builder mindset, such as personal, academic, open-source, or side projects.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability and willingness to work on-site 5 days per week in the NYC Metropolitan Area.
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a startup, marketplace, high-growth technology company, or similar environment.
Experience building and launching personal software projects.
Experience with APIs, backend services, databases, or distributed systems.
Familiarity with AI/automation technologies.
Experience with database migrations.
Experience as a founder or founding engineer.
Git/GitHub and modern software development workflows.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain backend software systems.
Build scalable services and features for a marketplace platform.
Develop and maintain APIs, databases, and backend applications.
Work with PostgreSQL and support database migration initiatives.
Debug software issues and improve application performance and reliability.
Use modern AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency and productivity.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and other teams to deliver technical solutions.
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Research technical problems and independently develop effective solutions.
Contribute ideas and improvements to engineering processes and platform architecture.