Backend Software Engineer
$50 - $65 per hourThe Planet Group
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Base pay range $50.00/hr - $65.00/hr Job Title: Backend Engineer Location: Remote – CST/PST Hours - candidates from USA and Canada are welcome to apply Duration: 12 months USC/GC/Canadian Citizen and PR candidates only Need to be W2 or Self Inc. Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer with proven experience at major tech companies building distributed systems serving millions of daily active users. The ideal candidate has worked in large engineering organizations with multiple backend teams contributing to a distributed architecture. This individual must demonstrate proficiency in modern development practices including A/B testing, feature flagging, distributed systems design, and data-driven decision making. This role requires someone who can work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams (PMs, SREs, data scientists, and engineers), and think strategically about system architecture and scalability. Experience with high-scale consumer applications (10M+ DAU) is strongly preferred. Required Skills & Qualifications 8+ years of professional backend software development experience post-internship Expertise in Python and Go Proven experience designing and scaling distributed backend systems and microservices architectures Strong knowledge of consistency models, fault tolerance, and horizontal scaling Experience with GraphQL, REST, and maintainable API design Proficiency with message queues ( Kafka, RabbitMQ ), caching systems ( Redis, Memcached ), and databases ( Postgres, SQL, NoSQL ) Familiarity with software engineering best practices: unit/integration/e2e testing, CI/CD, A/B testing, design documentation, and code reviews Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks Excellent communication skills in fully remote, cross-functional environments Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience Preferred Skills & Qualifications Experience in large-scale consumer platforms with 10M+ daily active users Prior experience in media-heavy, high-throughput systems Experience mentoring and contributing to engineering best practices Ability to thrive in ambiguity, innovate, and learn continuously Day-to-Day Responsibilities Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to execute product and business strategies Contribute to the full development lifecycle: design, development, testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch Review code, design docs, and provide feedback on product specs Build and maintain APIs, middleware, and testing frameworks (RSpec) to support data flow and integrations Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize high-throughput applications Ensure compliance with security and data privacy standards Design maintainable database schemas and scalable data structures Participate in architecture reviews and technical discussions Engage in planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and agile ceremonies Proactively identify technical bottlenecks and propose solutions Company Benefits & Culture Opportunity to work on massive-scale, consumer-facing applications Work with highly skilled engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Fully remote work with CST/PST time zone alignment Exposure to cutting-edge distributed systems and large-scale backend architecture #TECH #REMOTE # #J-18808-Ljbffr
$90k
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$50 - $70 per hour
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$147k - $250k
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- Java Developer The Trade Completion team is looking for a developer to join the dynamic environment of the global Trades Enrichment Area. We are looking for a technically proficient java developer that will work on creating new applications and enhancing existing applications...
$68k - $209k
...this role. Vice President, Full-Stack Engineer At BNY, our culture allows us to run... ...applications using Angular frameworks and backend technologies such as C# and SQL Server,... ...with vibe coding or any AI-assisted software development ~ Familiarity with RESTful...Temporary workWork experience placementWork at officeWorldwideFlexible hours- ...Java Backend Developer Location: New York, NY / Princeton, NJ – Hybrid (3 days onsite... ...platform systems Participate in multiple software development processes including... ...computer science, Information Systems or Engineering is required, or in lieu, a demonstrated...Contract workWork experience placement3 days per week
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$102k - $250k
...role. Senior Vice President, Full-Stack Engineer At BNY, our culture allows us to run... ...and build flexible, scalable trade-flow software capable of handling diverse client-side... ..., high-throughput domains. ~ Core Backend Proficiency: Deep expertise in Java and...Temporary workWork experience placementWorldwideFlexible hoursShift work- ...Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations... ...across the world. This is a frontend engineering role focused on application development... ...power your frontend code, and work with backend engineers in developing them together. You...
$140k - $225k
...AI‑powered care delivery, and they're looking for a talented Software Engineer (2–6 years experience) to help them build it. This is a hybrid... ...+ physician‑facing apps that directly improve care Scale backend systems handling critical healthcare data Integrate AI into real...Full time- ...internal web applications and dashboards Integrate data from: OMS / EMS Administrators Prime brokers Custodians Build scalable APIs and backend services Own features end-to-end from concept through deployment Improve automation and data integrity across the platform...
$100k - $130k
...Java Backend Developer Contract Type: 6-month fixed-term engagement Location: NYC (Hybrid – at least 3 days onsite/week) Visa... ...Qualifications ~ Bachelor degree in Computer science, Engineering, Finance or Quantitative finance ~5+ years of Java development...Contract workFixed term contractVisa sponsorshipWork visa3 days per week- ...Python/SQL/Backend Developer (Full Time) Required Skills: A successful candidate must be comfortable in UNIX shell and in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby or PowerShell, with ten years of programming and five years backend experience including SQL development...Full time
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