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RemoFirst is hiring a Senior/Lead Back End Engineer

About the Role

What You'll Do

Take technical ownership of backend services, driving the evolution of systems built in Python while leading the shift toward Java-based solutions. Design and implement scalable, maintainable services that support global usage, focusing on stability during migration and beyond.

Develop and refine RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration across internal components and third-party platforms. Contribute to architectural planning, especially around service boundaries and migration strategy, while working closely with teams across time zones.

Write clean, testable code with a focus on performance and reliability. Lead code reviews, promote best practices, and help raise the bar across the engineering organization. Troubleshoot live issues, enhance observability, and optimize system behavior under real-world loads.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of professional backend development experience
  • Proven expertise with Python frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask
  • Strong working knowledge of Java, particularly with Spring Boot
  • Firm grasp of object-oriented design, SOLID principles, and common design patterns
  • Hands-on experience building and integrating RESTful APIs
  • Proficiency with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL
  • Experience writing unit and integration tests, with familiarity in TDD
  • Comfort working in CI/CD environments using Git and modern development workflows
  • Understanding of microservices and distributed systems at scale
  • Experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS
  • Strong problem-solving ability with attention to performance and scalability
  • Clear and effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to NoSQL databases in production environments

Benefits

  • Fully remote position with flexibility to work from anywhere
  • Work on systems designed for global scale and real-world impact
  • Collaborate with diverse, international engineering teams
  • High autonomy and ownership in a fast-moving startup environment
  • Be part of a culture that values speed, trust, transparency, and excellence
  • Focus on solving meaningful problems that shape the future of distributed work
Required Skills
PythonJavaDjangoFastAPIFlaskSpring BootRESTful APIsPostgreSQLMySQLNoSQLObject-Oriented DesignSOLID PrinciplesDesign PatternsAPI DesignBackend Development PythonJavaDjangoFastAPIFlaskSpring BootRESTful APIsPostgreSQLMySQLNoSQLObject-Oriented DesignSOLID PrinciplesDesign PatternsAPI DesignBackend Development
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Department Engineering
Category backend
Posted 7 hours ago