Senior Software Engineer - API, Services and Backend Systems

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

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.

What You Will DoEnd-to-End Service Development

• 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

Cloud-Native API & Service Development

• 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

Backend Systems & Infrastructure

• 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

Technology Stewardship & Collaboration

• 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

What You Must HaveCore Technical Skills

• 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

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

Self-Driven Excellence

• 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