Senior Software Engineer - API, Services and Backend Systems

INFINITE CHOICE LLC

2d • Remote

About The Position

We're seeking skilled a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop the core API services and backend systems that power InfiniteChoice's platform. You'll build cloud-native software solutions that serve millions of users, process billions in transactions, and provide the foundation for exceptional user experiences.

As a backend engineer, you'll own the complete development lifecycle for critical services - from architectural design through production deployment and monitoring. You'll work with modern programming languages and cloud-native technologies to build scalable, resilient systems that form the backbone of our growing platform.

Requirements

• Programming expertise: Strong proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or similar backend programming languages
• API development: Extensive experience building RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and web services at scale
• Database proficiency: Hands-on experience with both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra) databases
• Cloud-native development: Proven experience building applications designed for cloud environments - experience with GCP is a plus
• System design: Understanding of distributed systems, microservices patterns, and scalability principles
• Independent execution with ability to own projects from conception to production deployment
• Proactive problem-solving with strong initiative in identifying and addressing technical challenges
• Quality-focused mindset with commitment to testing, code quality, and operational excellence
• Continuous learning approach to staying current with backend technologies and best practices
• Collaborative spirit with excellent communication and truly believe in teamwork
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development
• Strong analytical and systematic problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Passion for building robust, scalable backend systems
• Commitment to operational excellence and system reliability

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (Cursor, Claude Code) is a huge plus.
• Message systems: Experience with Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub, or similar
• Caching technologies: Redis, Memcached, or distributed caching solutions
• Search engines: Elasticsearch, Solr, or cloud search services
• Security: OAuth, JWT, encryption, and secure coding practices
• Performance optimization: Profiling, load testing, and performance tuning techniques

Responsibilities

• Design: Architect scalable API services and backend systems that meet business and technical requirements
• Development: Build high-performance services using Python, Go, Java, or similar modern programming languages
• Testing: Implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, and contract testing
• Deployment: Manage CI/CD pipelines and deploy services using cloud-native deployment patterns
• Monitoring: Implement observability, logging, and alerting for production services and performance optimization
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and GraphQL services with proper authentication, authorization, and rate limiting
• Build microservices architecture using containerization and orchestration platforms
• Develop event-driven systems with message queues, pub/sub patterns, and asynchronous processing
• Implement caching strategies, database optimization, and performance tuning for high-traffic applications
• Create serverless functions and cloud-native applications optimized for scalability and cost efficiency
• Design and develop distributed systems that handle high concurrency and large-scale data processing
• Build robust data pipelines and real-time streaming applications
• Implement security best practices including encryption, secure communication, and compliance frameworks
• Optimize database performance with proper indexing, query optimization, and data modeling
• Create automated backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established best practices
• Participate in architectural discussions and technical design reviews
• Contribute to engineering culture and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Drive technical decisions that balance performance, scalability, maintainability, and development velocity

Benefits

• Work with cutting-edge cloud-native technologies and architectural patterns
• Access to AI-driven development tools and emerging backend technologies
• Build systems that serve millions of users and process billions in transactions
• Direct impact on platform scalability, performance, and reliability
• Opportunity to create lasting engineering culture and operational excellence
• Remote-first culture with in-person meeting on need basis
• Collaborative environment with smart, passionate engineers and cross-functional teams
• Competitive compensation, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level