Senior Software Engineer - API, Services and Backend Systems

INFINITE CHOICE LLC•University Park, TX

72d•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

Strong proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or similar backend programming languages
Extensive experience building RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and web services at scale
Hands-on experience with both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra) databases
Proven experience building applications designed for cloud environments
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
Experience with Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub, or similar
Experience with Redis, Memcached, or distributed caching solutions
Experience with Elasticsearch, Solr, or cloud search services
Experience with OAuth, JWT, encryption, and secure coding practices
Experience with profiling, load testing, and performance tuning techniques
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

Experience with GCP is a plus
Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (Cursor, Claude Code) is a huge plus.

Responsibilities

Design scalable API services and backend systems that meet business and technical requirements
Build high-performance services using Python, Go, Java, or similar modern programming languages
Implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, and contract testing
Manage CI/CD pipelines and deploy services using cloud-native deployment patterns
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