Backend Developer
Jobot
New York, NY
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$175,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Best Practices, Cross-Functional, Debt Management, Distributed Computing, Information Technology & Information Systems, Java, Legal, PostgreSQL, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Technical Leadership
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
7 days ago
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Salary: $175,000 - $200,000 per year
A bit about us:
An IT company seeks Backend Developer!
Why join us?
Innovative, transparent leadership team
Competitive comp plus equity and full benefits
Strong growth runway in a high-growth sector
Health, dental, and vision options
Inclusive, supportive office culture
Job Details
We’re hiring a high-impact Backend Engineer to help scale a fast-growing platform in NYC. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in distributed systems, cares about clean architecture, and wants real ownership from day one.
If you like building scalable systems, solving complex problems, and shipping production-grade code that actually moves the business, keep reading.
Responsibilities
- Architect, build, and scale high-performance backend systems
- Drive design reviews and influence technical direction
- Identify and eliminate bottlenecks across distributed environments
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, CS, and Ops to ship high-impact features
- Introduce modern tools, frameworks, and best practices
Qualifications:
- 5+ years building distributed, production-scale systems
- Deep CS fundamentals and strong system design instincts
- Expert-level Python
- Strong AWS experience
- Solid experience with relational databases, especially PostgreSQL
- Java experience is a plus
Why You?
You think in systems and anticipate scale
You don’t just flag problems, you propose solutions
You own projects end-to-end, from architecture to deployment
You care about documentation as much as clean, maintainable code
You actively manage technical debt instead of ignoring it
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About the Company
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Jobot
Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.
Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com