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Senior Backend Engineer

$60 per hour
Temporary

Kforce has a client in Fremont, CA that is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and build scalable distributed systems that power critical business applications. Summary: This role focuses on backend services, APIs, and data systems supporting high-volume, real-time applications across the platform. This team builds systems responsible for customer data, order processing, inventory, and platform integrations. Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop scalable backend services and distributed systems
  • Build and maintain REST APIs and service-oriented architectures
  • Develop microservices to support high-throughput, real-time applications
  • Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to design efficient data models
  • Implement messaging systems and asynchronous workflows
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code (unit + integration tests)
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot production issues, and improve reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end features
  • Continuously improve system scalability, availability, and performance
What You Will Focus On:
  • API design and backend service ownership
  • Scalability, performance, and reliability
  • Building systems that power core business operations
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong experience with backend languages such as Go, Python, Java, or C#
  • Expertise in REST API development
  • Experience with microservices/distributed systems architecture
  • Experience working with databases (SQL or NoSQL)
  • Familiarity with message queue systems/event-driven architectures
  • Strong understanding of testing practices (unit + integration)
Nice to Have:
  • Experience with Kafka, Debezium, Elasticsearch
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with GraphQL or gRPC
  • Exposure to AI/agent workflow systems
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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