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Backend Engineer

Summary

Build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs in Java or Go, optimizing performance and collaborating with cross-functional teams in Jakarta.

Responsibilities



  • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications, APIs, and data integrations.

  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices.

  • Improve and optimize existing systems for better performance and reliability.

  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and respond to alerts proactively.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

  • Participate in architectural discussions and propose innovative solutions for high-traffic environments.

  • Contribute to post-mortem analyses and continuously improve system resilience


What You Will Do



  • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications, APIs, and data integrations.

  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices.

  • Improve and optimize existing systems for better performance and reliability.

  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and respond to alerts proactively.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

  • Participate in architectural discussions and propose innovative solutions for high-traffic environments.

  • Contribute to post-mortem analyses and continuously improve system resilience


Requirements



  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from a reputable university

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in software engineering, particularly in efficient backend development

  • Proficiency in Java (is a must), or Go- Ability to dive deep and work across backend services, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and maintainability

  • RESTful API design and development

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) is a Plus

  • Secure coding standard

  • Eagerness to continuously learn whether it’s technology-related, product-related, or beyond

  • A strong sense of ownership and accountability for both the product(s) and assigned tasks- Version control using Git; CI/CD pipeline experience testing and performance optimization

  • Good communication skills both written and verbal

  • Full WFO at Wisma 46, Jakarta Pusat


Person We Are Looking For



  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from a reputable university

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in software engineering, particularly in efficient backend development

  • Proficiency in Java (is a must), or Go- Ability to dive deep and work across backend services, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and maintainability

  • RESTful API design and development

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) is a Plus

  • Secure coding standard

  • Eagerness to continuously learn whether it’s technology-related, product-related, or beyond

  • A strong sense of ownership and accountability for both the product(s) and assigned tasks- Version control using Git; CI/CD pipeline experience testing and performance optimization

  • Good communication skills both written and verbal

  • Full WFO at Wisma 46, Jakarta Pusat

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