Senior Backend Engineering Analyst

Join to apply for the Senior Backend Engineering Analyst role at Sinch . Sinch is a global customer engagement platform that provides communication services for businesses across messaging, voice, and email. Sinch's services are used by more than 150,000 businesses, including many of the world's largest tech companies. As a senior backend engineer, you will be a key player in developing modern web applications and creating surprising new products for our clients. Our team focuses on building global‑scale products and managing numerous direct integrations, including Meta (Facebook) for messaging. We also integrate with various platforms using APIs, queuing, and streaming technologies. Activities Deliver technology projects/products aligned with the company's strategic objectives (OKRs) , collaborating with the product team to suggest and develop new functionalities. Architect and develop APIs for conversational experiences and integrations using modern development technologies. Develop and maintain scalable backend systems for a robust, global messaging platform (e.g., WhatsApp and SMS channels). Collaboratively develop and enhance distributed backend services that meet our customers' needs. Actively participate in discussions about product features and technical solutions to solve customer problems and scale our solution. Master integrations and communications using REST APIs . Practice code versioning (Git) , with experience in Pull Requests and Code Review. Work effectively in a team environment—we don’t build software alone Requirements Solid experience in a functional language, preferably Elixir. Experience developing RESTful and gRPC APIs . Strong knowledge of distributed system architecture, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns . Practical knowledge of Agile development methodologies . Solid understanding of relational databases . Experience with Unit Testing and Integration Testing . English is a must. You will communicate with teams around the world daily. We expect you to have good English reading skills from the start and be willing to dedicate yourself to learning the language. We are looking for people who: Enjoy working with talented teammates to raise the technical bar for the team, seeking new solutions and bringing improvements to existing processes. Adapt quickly to change. Have excellent communication skills for interpersonal relationships across different teams and hierarchical levels. Nice to have Knowledge of other functional languages like Erlang, Go, Rust, or Clojure . Knowledge of other languages like Java and Kotlin . Experience with distributed systems and microservices . Familiarity with container technology (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes ). Experience with messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, Phoenix PubSub ). Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, Elastic Search, etc.). Benefits Stay healthy : We cover 100% of medical and dental plans for Sinchers and eligible dependents through Bradesco Saúde. Flexible benefits : With the Caju flexible benefit card, our Sinchers can use benefits for food, education, and home‑office assistance. Family first : Our Sinchers enjoy 180 days of paid maternity leave, 30 days of paternity leave, and daycare assistance for kids up to five years old. Everyday wellbeing : We partner with Wellhub to provide gyms and wellness options. Secure your future : Our partnership with Prudential life insurance covers all Sinchers for unexpected absences, serious illness, accidents, and disabilities. Diversity and inclusion : Annual reimbursements for expenses related to disabilities and/or transgender needs. Take a break : Sinchers can take a day off on their birthday to celebrate with loved ones. Hiring Process In Sinch, we follow a fair, objective, consistent, and non‑discriminatory recruitment process. Our Talent Acquisition team, hiring managers, and interviewers work persistently to identify candidates who best fit each open position and align with Sinch's hiring needs and career expectations. We encourage applications from strong candidates with relevant backgrounds for this role. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we invite you to apply—Sinch values diverse perspectives and new ideas. #J-18808-Ljbffr