Backend Engineer (Remote - Texas)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Perfict. We are currently looking for a Backend Engineer in Texas.

This role offers the opportunity to design and build highly scalable backend systems that power large-scale consumer-facing applications. You will work on high-performance APIs, optimize complex databases, and tackle engineering challenges under heavy traffic conditions. Collaborating closely with product, engineering, and leadership teams, you will influence system architecture and technical strategy. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced, Agile environment and are motivated to mentor teammates while driving projects from conception to production. This position allows you to shape robust, reliable systems that directly impact millions of users and elevate the engineering excellence of the team.

Accountabilities

• Design, architect, and implement robust backend services and APIs using Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
• Optimize SQL queries and database schemas to ensure high performance with large datasets.
• Build scalable and reliable systems capable of handling millions of daily users.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and leadership teams on backend features and architecture.
• Identify and resolve technical debt; lead refactoring and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Participate in code reviews, deployment processes, and Agile ceremonies including standups and sprint planning.
• Mentor and support other engineers, promoting best practices and team-wide technical growth.
• Take ownership of projects and drive initiatives from concept to production.

• 5–7+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript for backend development.
• Expertise with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases and complex SQL queries.
• Experience with high-volume, high-traffic consumer-facing platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices (AWS, GCP), including CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments and fast-paced startup settings.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.

• Competitive salary range based on experience and skill set.
• Equity opportunities.
• 100% remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Paid time off and company-wide holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship programs.
• Agile, collaborative, and innovative work culture.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly:
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

This process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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