Senior Backend

Job#: 3036079

Job Description:
Senior Backend

Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and operate backend services using a modern technology stack. This role involves contributing to architectural decisions, ensuring system performance and reliability, and mentoring other engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deliver backend features across .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core) and Node.js/TypeScript services.
• Write production-ready code with appropriate testing, logging, and observability.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to system design decisions.
• Identify and resolve performance, reliability, and scalability issues.
• Build and operate services deployed on Kubernetes, understanding pod lifecycle, resource management, and rollout strategies.
• Work with AWS and/or Azure managed services (storage, messaging, compute, monitoring).
• Design and implement services using Cloudflare Workers, including Durable Objects, KV, R2, and Queues.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes and Cloudflare-based deployments.
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response.
• Conduct high-quality code reviews that improve correctness, performance, and maintainability.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through pairing, feedback, and technical guidance.
• Apply and promote responsible use of AI-assisted development tools.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in .NET (C#) or Node.js/TypeScript (experience with both is a plus).
• Production experience with Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Practical experience with Cloudflare Workers in production environments.
• Understanding of REST API design, authentication, and versioning.
• Experience with relational databases and query optimization.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Working proficiency with AI-assisted development tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across both AWS and Azure.
• Familiarity with service mesh, GitOps, or advanced Kubernetes tooling.
• Experience with event-driven architectures or messaging systems.
• Background working in Agile product teams.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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