Lead Backend Engineer: Scalable Microservices & Real‑Time Systems
$180k - $275kMedal
Medal is looking for a Backend Engineer to join their team in New York, NY. In this role, you'll architect and build scalable systems while collaborating closely with product, infrastructure, and data teams. We're looking for someone with substantial experience in backend engineering and a strong grasp of microservices and API design. Compensation ranges from $180K to $275K, reflecting the high impact this role has on our user experience. Join us to drive technical decisions that affect millions! #J-18808-Ljbffr Medal
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$85k - $100k
...talented developer to design high-performance microservices and optimize APIs. The ideal candidate... .... Responsibilities include building systems for high-scale environments and troubleshooting... ...issues. If you're eager to tackle real-world challenges in a vibrant team,...Suggested- ...on cybersecurity, is looking for an experienced engineer to design and build backend systems that turn real-time operational data into mission-critical capabilities... ..., and frontend teams to create reliable, scalable solutions. Benefits include a competitive salary...SuggestedFlexible hours
- ...startup powering right-time data replication and... ...Applications layers. Senior Systems Engineer — Capture &... ...and out of Estuary in real time. Work across APIs... ...correctness, reliability, and scalability. This role is deeply... ...system. Strong backend fundamentals required;...
- Edison Smart® is seeking a mid-to-senior backend engineer to enhance their fintech infrastructure focused on sports and... ...prediction markets. The role involves designing scalable backend services in Golang for real-time trading applications. Ideal candidates will possess...
$180k - $275k
...acting in space and time. We build large... ...generation of real-world... ...The Role Medal's backend powers everything... ...and build highly scalable, low-latency systems, helping design... ...mentoring other engineers, and driving technical... ...building scalable microservices Deep understanding...- Squarespace is hiring a backend engineer in New York City, focusing on building intuitive and scalable backend services and APIs using Java... ...including knowledge of cloud systems and experience with... ...Benefits include flexible paid time off, health insurance, and a...Work at officeFlexible hours
- ...pioneering the future of real-time 3D experiences by... ...creative problem solver and systems thinker. You don’t... ...platforms, real‑time 3D engines, and cloud... ...synchronisation across systems. Backend & Cloud Architecture Design... .... Build secure, scalable APIs using Node.js and...Local area
- Talener is hiring a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join a high-growth digital marketing technology... ...and messaging platforms. This full-time hybrid position requires candidates... ..., plus experience in building scalable backend systems. Candidates must be authorized to...Full time2 days per week
- A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager / Director specialized in Real-Time Data and Distributed Systems to architect and develop large-scale streaming infrastructure... ...over 10 years of experience in backend systems, a solid foundation in...Weekday work
- Stealth Startup is hiring Backend Engineers to design, implement, and optimize scalable backend systems powering mission-critical applications. You may focus on Infrastructure, Platform, or Product areas, building robust APIs and developer tools while collaborating with...
- ...United States, with expertise in RESTful API design, distributed systems, and CI/CD practices. The ideal candidate will have experience... ...position offers opportunities to work in a dynamic environment focused on performance and scalability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Curate Partners
$175k - $195k
A leading fintech startup in New York seeks a software engineer to build scalable systems to power B2B billing. You'll own critical infrastructures, tackle complex challenges... ...experience in event-driven systems, strong backend language skills, and a passion for customer...Remote work- ...is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance user experiences and... ...team, you will develop backend systems using high-performance architectures... ..., you will mentor engineers, lead technical initiatives, and... ...including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. #J-1...
$160k - $300k
A leading technology firm is seeking a Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience to develop scalable systems and optimize performance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in backend development, proficiency in Python, Java, or Go, and a strong background in cloud...- ...Community College is looking for a Founding Backend & Systems Engineer to architect and build core... ...focusing on latency and reliability in real-time applications. Ideal candidates have... ..., ensuring system performance and scalability. A meaningful opportunity in a dynamic...
- ...seeking a Software Developer to design, implement, and maintain scalable applications using languages like Python, Rust, or Java. The... ...in agile environments, with a focus on writing clean, efficient code and optimizing existing systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossing HurdlesRemote job
- A leading hedge fund is seeking a Lead KDB+/Q Engineer / Engineering Manager to drive the design and execution of a next-generation research and... ...manage a talented KDB+/Q team, and architect scalable systems for real-time trading. The ideal candidate has deep KDB+/Q expertise...
- ...organizations build scalable, modern software... ...the client’s engineering team. About the Role... ...has strong backend engineering fundamentals... ...with distributed systems, and hands-on... ...building scalable APIs, real-time systems, and data... ...Experience with microservices architecture...
- ...New York is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the architecture and implementation of scalable data pipelines, optimizing the... ...of experience with high-volume, real-time streaming data. This role focuses on building backend systems and ensuring data observability standards...Flexible hours
$190.4k - $285.6k
Stripe is looking for experienced full-stack engineers to help develop systems that enhance customer support globally. This role entails building... ...The position emphasizes software engineering that aids in real-time problem resolution, requiring collaboration with cross-...Full time- ...is hiring a Senior Front-End Engineer in New York to enhance operational... ...with product, design, and backend engineers to develop data-... ...intensive applications focused on real-time data visualization and... ...solid background in supply chain systems. The position encourages a...
- ...Stack Developer to design and maintain web-based platforms for real-time 3D experiences. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience... ...advanced visualization and AI tools to enhance interactive systems. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, promoting a creative...Full time
- Snap Inc. is looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to help design and implement scalable backend services. You will work collaboratively to deliver innovative solutions and support the operational excellence of Snap's core services. The ideal candidate has over 7 years...
- Antidote Health is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the development of scalable backend services for our digital HMO. The role involves creating robust APIs, orchestrating secure data flows, and ensuring operational excellence in a hybrid work environment based...
- Senior Backend Engineer WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS Our client is... ...engineers to develop scalable infrastructure that supports... ...reliable and secure systems at massive scale.... ...patient data in real time while maintaining strict... ...and webhook management Microservices architecture and...
- ...infrastructure and systems from the ground... ..., and grow the engineering team from its... ...Do: Take the lead on architecture... ...integrations Drive backend and... ...around system scalability, performance optimization... ...type Full-time Job function Job... ...Private Equity & Real Estate Technology...Full timeRemote work
- Snap Inc. is seeking a Backend Engineer in New York, New York. You will design and operate scalable services, collaborating with teams to meet product requirements. The role demands at least 3 years of software development experience and a technical degree. Preferred skills...
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