Senior Backend Engineer

Plano, TX, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 9 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
12 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Continuous Integration
  • Database
  • DevOps
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Cloud Computing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Good Clinical Practice
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Google Cloud
  • PostgreSQL
  • Problem Solving
  • Productivity
  • SQL
  • Scalability
  • Software Engineering
  • Workflow
  • IaaS

Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with deep experience in building scalable backend systems and a strong modern engineering mindset. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership end-to-end, and actively leverages AI tools to accelerate engineering productivity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend services using Node.js
  • Build and optimize data models and queries using PostgreSQL
  • Write efficient, well-structured SQL and ensure high-performance database operations
  • Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality features
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
  • Work with cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS or Google Cloud Platform) to ensure reliability, scalability, and security
  • Set up and improve monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for production services
  • Leverage AI tools and workflows to improve development speed, code quality, and system design
  • Take ownership of services from design through production and ongoing support
Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of backend software engineering experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with Node.js
  • Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and advanced SQL
  • Proven experience working with cloud platforms (AWS or Google Cloud Platform preferred)
  • Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and monitoring tools
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate and use AI tools in daily engineering workflows
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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  • Dice Id: 90887977
  • Position Id: 8987385
  • Posted 1 day ago
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