Software Engineer, Backend

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ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a talented and motivated Backend Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our products. Collaborating with designers, data scientists, and engineers, you'll play a key role in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering robust and efficient backend solutions. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that support our applications and infrastructure. - Implement secure and efficient APIs to support frontend applications and third-party integrations. - Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability through effective architecture and engineering best practices. - Work closely with product managers, data analysts, and frontend engineers to develop backend solutions that align with business and user needs. - Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance of backend systems. - Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and stability. - Maintain security best practices to protect user data and system integrity. - Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging…