Senior Backend Application Engineer - Product & Platform

Manifest Cyber Public·Remote(Anywhere in the World)·Work From Anywhere
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled backend engineers grew significantly in 2025, with a 25% increase in job postings. As companies continue to shift towards remote work, the need for experts in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architectures has never been higher. Manifest Cyber Public is at the forefront of this trend, and their Senior Backend Application Engineer role offers a unique chance to work on high-performance, data-intensive systems. With the global remote workforce expected to reach 73% by 2027, candidates with strong communication skills and experience in collaborative environments are in high demand. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in scaling web services and ETL pipelines, as well as their ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Backend Application Engineer - Product & Platform role at Manifest Cyber Public is a highly challenging and rewarding position that requires a unique blend of technical expertise, communication skills, and collaborative mindset. As a key member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and scaling new and existing web services and ETL architecture to support hundreds of thousands of transactions per second. This role will drive high-performance, resilient system designs in a fast-paced, data-intensive environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with a focus on web services and ETL systems. You will be working closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and engineering, to develop and implement new features and improvements to the Manifest platform. Your expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architectures will be essential in driving the company's technical vision and ensuring the scalability and reliability of our systems.

What You Will Do

  • Architect and build robust, fault-tolerant web and ETL services that scale to high throughput
  • Act as a key communicator, bridging gaps between teams, clarifying technical concepts, and ensuring alignment across projects
  • Identify and implement improvements in system performance and processes, ensuring the company remains competitive in a fast-paced market
  • Design and build new features for the Manifest platform to be used by critical organizations around the world
  • Architect and implement scalable web services and ETL pipelines
  • Design high-performance systems that efficiently handle 10K's+ transactions/sec
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize existing systems and integrate new technologies
  • Develop robust monitoring, testing, and deployment strategies for mission-critical services
  • Define and maintain the high standards of our engineering culture
  • Work closely with product management, designers, and other engineers
  • Resolve issues together quickly and collaboratively
  • Communicate internally and externally on what we’re building and why it’s special

What We Are Looking For

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on web services and ETL systems
  • Proven track record scaling high-volume, data-intensive systems
  • Expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architectures
  • Familiarity with containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines
  • High proficiency in our primary stack (Typescript, Mongo, Go, Python) is not strictly required, but you should be familiar enough to be able to quickly spin up on languages applicable to your role
  • Previous experience with commercial software products (SaaS and on-prem) that support 3rd party/external customers
  • Experience working in early stage technology (B2B SaaS) startups
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Nice to Have

  • Strong experience with MongoDB in particular and other data stores as well
  • Experience with or general familiarity with AI/ML, LLMs, & model tuning
  • Background or experience in infosec, red teaming, or broader cybersecurity concepts
  • Experience with other FOSS and Commercial SDLC security and DevSecOps tooling including SCA, DAST, SAST, etc.

Benefits and Perks

  • Fully remote work (with potential for hybrid co-working)
  • Unlimited PTO (which we take seriously)
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents paid at 100%!
  • Competitive salary & meaningful stock options
  • 401(k) and retirement options
  • Help get in at the ground floor of a well-funded, early stage startup!
  • Additional benefits to come (retirement, holiday gifts, etc.)

How to Stand Out

  • Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architectures, and explain how you've applied these technologies in previous roles.
  • Make sure your resume and online profiles (e.g. LinkedIn, GitHub) are up-to-date and showcase your technical expertise and experience with relevant tools and technologies.
  • Research the company and the role beforehand, and be prepared to ask informed questions during the interview process.
  • Consider creating a personal project or contributing to open-source projects to demonstrate your skills and passion for backend engineering.
  • Be honest and transparent about your experience and skills, and don't be afraid to ask for clarification or more information during the interview process.
  • Prepare to talk about your experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and orchestration, and be ready to explain how you've used these technologies to improve the scalability and reliability of systems.

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