Backend Engineer at Acumen Digital

Role Overview:

• The Backend Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust server-side applications and APIs. You will play a key role in shaping system architecture, improving performance, and ensuring the reliability of our backend infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, mobile, product, and design) to define and implement new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Build and optimize database schemas and queries for performance and scalability.
• Implement and maintain integrations with third-party APIs and services.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and uphold best practices in software engineering.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decisions for current and future systems.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance across backend services.
• Ensure backend systems meet security, compliance, and performance requirements.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to improving team workflows and standards.

Requirements:

• 3–6 years of professional experience in backend development (mid-level) or 6+ years (senior level).
• Strong proficiency in Golang, Node.js, and/or Python.Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and/or GRPC.
• Solid understanding of database systems both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and version control (Git).
• Good understanding of software architecture principles, system design, and scalability.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Bonus points if you have

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Experience with serverless architecture or event-driven systems.
• Prior work in fintech, payments, or high-volume transaction systems.
• Contribution to open-source projects or active participation in developer communities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level.
• Flexible work structure.
• Health insurance and wellness benefits.
• Learning & development support, access to courses.An environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.