Backend Engineer at Regolith Technologies

We are looking for a talented and experienced Backend Engineer to join our team on a contract basis for 9 to 12 months. You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our applications and services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust backend systems, APIs, and services
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and security
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production environments
• Contribute to technical design and architecture discussions

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a backend engineer (2+ years preferred)
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (e.g., C#, Python, Java, Node.js, etc.)
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and backend frameworks
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git)
• Good understanding of security, performance optimization, and scalable architecture
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a contract role

Nice to Have:

• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with message queues or event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks

What We Offer:

• 100% remote work
• Competitive contract rate
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact, user-facing product
• Collaborative team with a strong engineering culture