[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Recruiting from Scratch is representing a dynamic SaaS company at the forefront of artificial intelligence and logistics, developing technology that revolutionizes the freight and transportation industry. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to design and maintain scalable backend systems while collaborating with machine learning teams to integrate AI/ML models into their platform.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems that support a production SaaS platform utilized by logistics companies
• Collaborate closely with machine learning and data science teams to seamlessly integrate AI/ML models into core product features
• Architect and enhance backend services, APIs, and data pipelines to ensure high reliability and performance at scale
• Contribute to technical decision-making, including system design, code reviews, and establishing engineering best practices
• Work cross-functionally with product managers and frontend engineers to deliver comprehensive end-to-end features
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, reliability issues, and technical debt in existing systems
• Help define and evolve the engineering culture and standards as the team expands

Skills

• 4–10 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong emphasis on backend development
• Proven experience in building and scaling backend systems in a SaaS or cloud-based environment
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design
• Strong fundamentals in data modeling, database design, and query optimization
• Ability to manage problems end-to-end, from architecture through deployment and monitoring
• Experience in the logistics, supply chain, or transportation technology sectors
• Familiarity with AI/ML model deployment and integration in production environments

Benefits

• Competitive equity options
• Flexibility and work-life balance

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