Software Engineer (Backend)

Location: Remote (US-based) / San Francisco, CA (Hybrid option) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 USD (depending on experience) + equity + benefits



About Us: TechNova Solutions is a fast-growing startup building innovative cloud-based tools for data analytics and automation. We're a team of passionate engineers dedicated to creating scalable, reliable systems that empower businesses worldwide.



Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js/Python and related frameworks.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to implement new features.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in a microservices architecture.
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Contribute to technical decisions, architecture design, and process improvements.
• Deploy and monitor services in cloud environments (AWS/GCP).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in at least one of: Node.js, Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI), or Go.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and version control (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with serverless architectures or event-driven systems.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO and flexible working hours.
• Home office stipend and learning & development budget.
• Regular team off-sites and company retreats.

How to Apply: Please send your resume, a brief cover letter, and links to your GitHub/portfolio to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line "Software Engineer Application - [Your Name] ".


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our team.