Mid Level Backend Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Serbia.

📋 Description

• Create, sustain, and enhance backend microservices and REST/gRPC APIs utilizing TypeScript (Node.js) and Go.

• Execute and refine event-driven, asynchronous workflows utilizing Kafka, SQS, or SNS.

• Oversee and optimize relational, search, and caching data stores, including PostgreSQL/MySQL, OpenSearch, and Redis.

• Deploy, manage, and monitor containerized applications within AWS and Kubernetes environments.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve intricate backend production issues to guarantee system stability and high availability.

• Promote code quality through automated unit/integration testing, peer code reviews, and comprehensive technical documentation.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional engineers to translate user requirements into backend solutions.

• Lead backend architecture for a conversational property search experience where LLMs guide the user journey.

• Construct scalable microservices, enhance data integrations, and facilitate real-time streaming.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-6 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong emphasis on backend microservices and API design (REST/gRPC).

• Practical expertise in TypeScript (Node.js) for enterprise backend development.

• Substantial experience with relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), search engines (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch), and in-memory caches (Redis).

• Relevant experience with AWS cloud services and asynchronous/event-driven architectures (Kafka, SQS, or SNS).

• Proven dedication to software quality through unit/integration testing, debugging, and production support.

• Candidates must reside in Serbia and be available to work UAE hours (GST).

• Practical exposure to Go or a strong willingness to learn and contribute to existing Go services.

• Experience or exposure to production LLM-powered applications, including function/tool calling, context management, or prompt caching.

🏝️ Benefits

• An opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization that is redefining how software products are developed.

• The chance to be a part of a vibrant, multicultural community of technology experts.

• Direct, hands-on experience with modern, production-grade LLM applications and AI orchestration patterns.

• An inclusive workplace offering equal employment opportunities.

• Reasonable accommodations available throughout the recruitment process.