Backend Software Developer

Backend Software Developer – Full‑time Engineering position Location: Denver, CO / Remote Salary Range: $85,000 – $130,000 Start Date: 6‑10 weeks from hire What You'll Do Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs (REST/GraphQL) that are secure, reliable, and well‑documented Model data and write efficient queries for relational databases (PostgreSQL) and caches (Redis) Implement authentication, authorization (RBAC), and secure session management following best practices Build integrations with third‑party services such as Shopify, payment providers, webhooks, and messaging/queues Own performance and scalability: profiling, caching strategies, pagination, and query optimization Write automated tests (unit/integration) and participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality Ship via CI/CD pipelines and monitor services with logs, metrics, and traces for reliability and rapid debugging Collaborate with frontend, data, and product teams to design clear service interfaces and SLAs Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge sharing within the engineering team What We're Looking For 3+ years building backend systems with Node.js/TypeScript, Go, or Python Strong knowledge of API design (REST/GraphQL), versioning, and documentation Proficiency with SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and experience with caching (Redis) Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Familiarity with message queues and event‑driven systems (SQS, Kafka, EventBridge) Comfortable with Docker, CI/CD, and Git‑based workflows Understanding of security fundamentals: auth, RBAC, secrets, and OWASP concerns Solid testing practices (unit/integration) and observability (logs, metrics, traces) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience What We Offer Competitive salary and equity package Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company matching Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options) Modern equipment and tools (MacBook Pro, monitors, etc.) Unlimited PTO policy Annual team retreats and company events Learning stipend for conferences and courses Key Skills Node.js, TypeScript, Go PostgreSQL, Redis AWS, Docker, CI/CD REST, GraphQL Queues, Observability #J-18808-Ljbffr