Senior Backend Engineer

Posted Yesterday
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
130K-170K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Design and build scalable backend services and APIs using Java on AWS. Write clean, maintainable code; debug performance bottlenecks; develop concurrent software for multi-core systems; and collaborate with frontend, design, and product teams to solve large-scale technical problems. The role requires balancing technical rigor with rapid delivery in a small, fast-paced startup environment.
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About the company

Our client is a software company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Design and build scalable services and APIs as part of a small, close-knit backend group. Work alongside frontend, design and product colleagues to deliver clean, maintainable code that holds up under heavy load.

What you'll do

- Build robust, scalable backend services and APIs.

- Write clean, minimal and easy-to-follow code.

- Collaborate with frontend, design and product partners to solve large-scale technical problems.

- Weigh several possible solutions and select the most appropriate one.

- Turn both detailed specifications and loosely defined requirements into working software.

- Use AI-powered tools where helpful to build and ship code faster.


Requirements

What we're looking for

- Strong command of data structures and algorithms.

- Backend experience with Java on AWS.

- Experience debugging code and resolving performance bottlenecks.

- Ability to write concurrent code that takes advantage of multi-core servers.

- Comfort working in a high-growth, fast-paced startup with a small team.

- A collaborative spirit, empathy for users and a strong work ethic.

- Ability to balance rigor with speed of delivery.

- Located in the US and working in a US timezone.

- Self-taught engineers are welcome to apply.

Bonus points

- Curiosity about the real estate space.


Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 130,000 to 170,000 per year

- Equity

- Health, dental and vision coverage

- Retirement plan

Location and work model

- Remote (US)

- Full-time

Skills Required

  • Strong command of data structures and algorithms
  • Backend development experience with Java on AWS
  • Experience debugging code and resolving performance bottlenecks
  • Ability to write concurrent code that leverages multi-core servers
  • Ability to work in a high-growth, fast-paced startup with a small team
  • Collaborative spirit, empathy for users, and strong work ethic
  • Ability to balance rigor with speed of delivery
  • Located in the United States and able to work in a US timezone
  • Curiosity about the real estate space
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The Company
28 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.

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