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Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer

RainesdevNew York, New York, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Backend Engineer

We're building the future of intelligent delegation one where

technology and human skill combine to help ambitious people focus on

what matters most. If you're someone who thrives on solving

meaningful problems and scaling systems that empower others, you

might be exactly who we're looking for.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll take ownership of building and

optimizing the backend systems that power high-impact applications.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role focused on scalability,

performance, and clean, maintainable architecture. You'll contribute

to everything from designing infrastructure to mentoring teammates,

and you'll have the autonomy to shape critical backend components

from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Build Scalable Infrastructure : Architect and implement

backend services with a focus on reliability, speed, and maintainability.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Partner with product

managers, frontend developers, and other engineers to deliver

seamless solutions.

Improve and Optimize Systems : Dive into performance

bottlenecks and improve system throughput and stability

Code with Quality : Maintain high standards through

thoughtful design, peer reviews, and test coverage.

Security First : Build with security and compliance in

mind, ensuring data integrity and system safety.

Support Growth : Mentor junior engineers and contribute to

a supportive and knowledge-sharing team culture.

Do NOT Apply if you :

  • Require visa

sponsorship (H1B, TN, etc.).

  • Have a history of
  • frequent short tenures (job hopping).

  • Have a background in IT
  • consulting (Infosys, Tata, Capgemini, Cognizant, Wipro, or

    adjacent companies).

    Requirements

    What You Bring

  • Experience :  4+ years working with backend systems in production environments.
  • Languages : Proficiency in modern backend languages like Python, Node.js, or Java.
  • Architecture : Experience designing microservices and working with RESTful APIs, SQL / NoSQL databases, and cloud infrastructure like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Problem-Solving : A bias for action and a track record of tackling complex systems and scaling challenges.
  • Team Player : Strong communication skills and the ability to navigate dynamic, collaborative environments.
  • Bonus : Experience working at the intersection of human workflow and AI tooling is a plus.
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