Backend Engineer

# Backend Engineer ## Job Summary We are seeking a **Backend Engineer** to join a lean, technology-driven team responsible for building scalable and reliable backend systems. The role involves ownership of end-to-end backend features, collaborating closely with product and engineering teams, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions, including AI/LLM-powered features. The position offers significant ownership, influence over product direction, and opportunities for mentorship and growth within a dynamic, remote work environment. ## Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain **scalable and reliable backend systems and APIs**. - Take **ownership of backend features end-to-end**, from understanding requirements to design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. - Collaborate closely with **product and engineering teams** to translate business needs into robust technical solutions. - Build systems capable of supporting the company’s **growing marketplace, user base, transactions, and integrations**. - Proactively identify **technical challenges** and make sound architectural and engineering decisions. - Write **clean, maintainable, and well-tested code** while contributing to engineering best practices. - Collaborate with the broader team to **build a strong engineering culture**. - Work on **AI/LLM-powered features and workflows** as the product evolves. ## Qualifications - **4+ years of strong backend engineering experience**. - Strong fundamentals in **backend development, system design, APIs, databases, and distributed/scalable systems**. - Proven experience in **building and shipping production-grade backend applications**. - Demonstrated **ownership mindset** — comfortable working independently without constant guidance. - Ability to **understand product/business requirements** and convert them into practical technical solutions. - Good **problem-solving and debugging skills**. - Strong **communication and collaboration skills**. - Educational qualifications: **Not specified**. - **Backend development expertise**. ## Preferred Skills - Experience with **AI/LLM technologies**, such as **LangChain, OpenAI APIs**, or similar tools. - Experience in **building AI-powered applications, agents, or LLM-based workflows**. - Exposure to **B2B marketplaces, e-commerce, SaaS, or marketplace platforms**. - Experience working in an **early-stage startup or lean engineering team**. - Some **frontend awareness or experience** is a plus but not mandatory. ## Experience - **4+ years** of relevant backend engineering experience. - Experience in **building scalable, production-grade applications**. - Prior experience in **AI/LLM integration** is a plus. ##