Backend Software Engineer

Northflank is a cutting-edge cloud platform enabling developers to build and ship highly scalable, full-stack applications faster than ever before. We are a venture-backed company, and our platform is used by tens of thousands of developers worldwide in production.

We are currently looking for a backend software engineer to join our team of passionate, dedicated professionals. As a backend software engineer at Northflank, you will play a crucial role in building core technology and contributing to the platform's stability, performance, and product roadmap.

This position is remote.

Timezone: Working hours aligned with UTC ± 2 hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable backend systems and APIs
• Optimize database performance and data structures
• Develop and maintain microservices architecture
• Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of our systems
• Collaborate with front-end developers and DevOps teams
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in backend development
• Proficiency in languages such as Go, Python, or Node.js
• Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with distributed systems and message queues
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools
• Contributions to open-source projects

We offer a competitive salary, equity, and benefits package, and the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing startup at the forefront of the cloud-native revolution.

If you are passionate about infrastructure software and want to join a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation

The compensation for this role will depend on a number of factors including but not limited to: skill set, experience, training, and location. The salary range is between £45k-£100k.

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