Backend Engineer

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About the role:

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll design and build scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems that power a fast-growing mobile application used by over a million users. You'll drive technical excellence through clean, efficient code in TypeScript and , optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, and ensure seamless integrations across services. This role offers the chance to shape technical strategy, mentor developers, and contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Successfully handle the full lifecycle of assigned tickets, from development to testing and deployment, while adhering to best practices;
• Design and implement backend features that are scalable, efficient, and maintainable, capable of handling increasing loads as the mobile app user base grows;
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve backend issues and bugs promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to the user experience and maintaining high app reliability;
• Consistently deliver high-performance, secure, and well-documented backend code that meets product requirements and passes rigorous testing;
• Regularly update and optimize backend systems, databases, and dependencies to enhance performance, security, and scalability;
• Facilitate knowledge transfer by documenting key processes, conducting training sessions, and offering regular technical feedback to team members;
• Develop and maintain advanced analytics tools that provide valuable insights into user behavior, app performance, and backend system health;
• Ensure the backend architecture supports seamless integration with frontend components and third-party services.

Must haves

• 4+ years of experience delivering high-quality code with TypeScript & ;
• Strong expertise in DynamoDB;
• Proven track record working with high-traffic products (1.5M+ Monthly Average Users);
• Strong knowledge of cloud services (AWS) and experience in managing scalable infrastructures;
• Deep understanding of backend technologies relevant to mobile app development (e.g., RESTful APIs, microservices, database management);
• Leadership and mentorship experience;
• Security awareness;
• Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice to haves

• Experience working with React Native.

About us

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you

Perks and benefits

• Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
• A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
• Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office, whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

Job Type: Full-time