Senior Backend Developer
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled backend developers with expertise in distributed systems has grown significantly, with a 25% increase in job postings in the past year. Bright Vision Technologies is at the forefront of this trend, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create scalable and secure applications. As the remote job market continues to evolve, candidates with strong platform-engineering instincts and a track record of leading multi-quarter platform initiatives are in high demand. With the company's commitment to innovation and growth, this role offers a unique opportunity for professionals to contribute to transformative business processes. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical expertise and experience in building high-throughput backend platforms.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Backend Developer role at Bright Vision Technologies is a critical position that entails designing and building internal platform services and shared infrastructure that support the company's mission of transforming business processes through technology. As a key member of the engineering team, the successful candidate will be responsible for architecting high-throughput, latency-sensitive backend platforms capable of sustaining very high request volumes with predictable latency. The role requires a deep understanding of distributed systems and strong platform-engineering instincts, as well as the ability to lead multi-quarter platform initiatives.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building durable, replayable event-processing pipelines and asynchronous job execution platforms, as well as experience in designing and operating caching, rate-limiting, and request-shaping layers. The role is part of the company's in-house Statement of Work (SOW) engagement, and the successful candidate will be expected to work directly as a full-time W2 employee of Bright Vision Technologies.
Bright Vision Technologies is committed to innovation and growth, and this role offers a unique opportunity for professionals to contribute to transformative business processes. The company's forward-thinking approach to software development and its commitment to building innovative solutions make it an exciting place to work for talented engineers.
What You Will Do
- Design and build internal platform services and shared infrastructure that support the company's mission
- Architect high-throughput, latency-sensitive backend platforms capable of sustaining very high request volumes
- Build durable, replayable event-processing pipelines and asynchronous job execution platforms
- Design and operate caching, rate-limiting, and request-shaping layers to protect upstream systems
- Develop platform abstractions, SDKs, and paved-road libraries to codify best practices
- Establish robust observability, SLOs, and capacity-planning to ensure platform reliability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure platform alignment with business objectives
- Participate in the design and implementation of new features and technologies
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues affecting platform performance
- Develop and maintain technical documentation to support platform development
What We Are Looking For
- 6+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on distributed systems
- Strong expertise in building high-throughput, latency-sensitive backend platforms
- Experience in designing and operating caching, rate-limiting, and request-shaping layers
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++
- Experience with cloud-based platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Strong understanding of software development principles and patterns
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a remote environment with minimal supervision
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with containerization using Docker or Kubernetes
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices
- Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
- Certification in cloud computing or software development
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Flexible PTO policy and paid holidays
- Remote work stipend to support home office setup
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Stand Out
- Ensure you have a strong understanding of distributed systems and platform-engineering principles before applying.
- Be prepared to showcase your experience in building high-throughput, latency-sensitive backend platforms.
- Highlight your ability to lead multi-quarter platform initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarize yourself with the company's technology stack and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to its growth.
- Prepare examples of your experience with caching, rate-limiting, and request-shaping layers.
- Be ready to discuss your approach to establishing robust observability, SLOs, and capacity-planning.
- Showcase your problem-solving skills and attention to detail in your portfolio or during the interview process.
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