About the Company
Vescout-test is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to building innovative solutions that drive real business impact. We're a collaborative team of engineers, product specialists, and visionaries working to solve complex technical challenges while maintaining a culture of continuous learning and excellence. Our mission is to create scalable, reliable systems that empower our clients to succeed in an increasingly digital world.
About the Role
We're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team and take ownership of critical infrastructure and API services that power our platform. In this role, you'll architect scalable solutions, mentor junior engineers, and have direct influence on our technical direction while working alongside talented teammates in a hybrid environment. This is an opportunity to make meaningful technical decisions, lead impactful projects, and grow your expertise in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems and APIs that serve thousands of requests daily, ensuring reliability and scalability
- Lead technical design discussions, code reviews, and architectural decisions with a focus on best practices and long-term system health
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of the engineering team through knowledge sharing and constructive feedback
- Collaborate with product and frontend teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that exceed expectations
- Optimize database queries, system performance, and infrastructure efficiency while monitoring and improving system observability
- Participate in on-call rotations and troubleshoot production issues with a customer-first mindset, implementing lasting solutions
- Champion testing practices, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing to maintain high code quality standards
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience with a proven track record of building and shipping production systems
- Expert-level proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Java, Go, Node.js, or similar, with deep understanding of core principles
- Strong experience designing and working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and comfortable optimizing complex queries
- Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts, API design, microservices architecture, and modern cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex problems, consider trade-offs, and implement pragmatic solutions
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated commitment to code quality, testing, and operational excellence in production environments
Benefits
- Competitive salary range commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement with the ability to work remotely while connecting with the team in-person when it matters
- Professional development budget and time for learning, conference attendance, and skill development
- Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, and holidays to maintain work-life balance
- Modern tech stack and tools that enable you to do your best work without unnecessary constraints
- Collaborative culture with a team that values technical excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement