Pearl Talent is hiring a Backend Engineer - EG004 | Pearl | Jobs By Workable

Pearl Talent is looking for a Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale the server-side systems and data infrastructure that power modern applications. You will work across diverse industries including PropTech, AI platforms, SaaS products, and data-intensive startups. This is often a foundational hire where you'll have true ownership in shaping backend architecture, working directly with technical leadership and cross-functional teams to build systems from the ground up.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement scalable backend architecture supporting high-traffic applications.
• Set up and manage cloud infrastructure including VPCs, IAM, security groups, and networking (AWS preferred, GCP/Azure).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation.
• Define backend architecture standards, API design patterns, and system integration strategies.
• Develop scalable server-side applications using Node.js, TypeScript, Python, or Golang.
• Build robust RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints with proper error handling and documentation.
• Build and scale ETL/ELT pipelines ingesting large data streams from diverse sources (REST, XML, EDI APIs).
• Design resilient, idempotent data loaders that evolve with external data source changes.
• Manage search infrastructure including Elasticsearch or OpenSearch clusters for product discovery.
• Implement vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant) supporting AI/ML features.
• Support AI integrations through embeddings, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and LLM frameworks.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines automating testing, building, and deployment processes.
• Establish automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, end-to-end) ensuring code quality.
• Monitor system performance using DataDog, Grafana, Prometheus, or CloudWatch.

What We're Looking For

• 1-3+ years designing and building scalable backend systems and server-side applications.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, Python, or Golang.
• Hands-on experience with AWS (preferred), GCP, or Azure including infrastructure setup.
• Experience with both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases.
• Proven experience building RESTful APIs with proper architecture and documentation.
• Experience building data integration pipelines and handling diverse data sources.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability patterns, and architecture principles.
• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Commitment to clean code, testing, and engineering best practices.
• Strong written and verbal English with ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience working cross-functionally with product, frontend, and data teams.

Nice to Have

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience including ETL/ELT pipeline development.
• Experience building systems from scratch as foundational engineering hire.
• Hands-on experience with orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster, Prefect).
• Knowledge of streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with data warehousing (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
• Proficiency with search engines (Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Algolia).
• Experience with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant) and embeddings.
• Knowledge of ML/AI fundamentals including feature stores and model ops.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex) for RAG implementations.
• Experience with dbt (data build tool) for data transformation workflows.
• Understanding of PropTech, real estate technology, or property management systems.
• Experience with Next.js, Express.js, NestJS, or similar backend frameworks.
• Knowledge of GraphQL API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with message queues and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

Technical Stack

• Languages: Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Golang
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC), GCP, Azure, Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation, Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis, Memcached
• APIs & Services: RESTful API, GraphQL, Postman, Express.js, NestJS, FastAPI, Next.js API routes
• Data & Search: Apache Airflow, Dagster, Prefect, Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, RabbitMQ, Snowflake, Google BigQuery, AWS Redshift, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Algolia, Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, Milvus
• AI/ML: LangChain, LlamaIndex, dbt
• Monitoring & CI/CD: DataDog, Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins, GitLab CI
• Testing: Jest, Pytest, Mocha
• Messaging: SQS, SNS
• Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills.
• Remote Work: Fully remote — work from anywhere.
• Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy.
• Direct Mentorship: Access to global industry leaders.
• Learning & Development: Continuous growth resources.
• Global Networking: Work with international teams.
• Health Coverage (Philippines only): HMO after 3 months (full-time).

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position open to candidates in the Philippines, LATAM, and other remote regions with excellent English communication skills.

Pearl Talent is an equal opportunity employer.