Backend Engineer - onsite

Jay Staffing Partners is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a growing technology organization seeking talented and motivated Backend Software Engineers to join its engineering team. This opportunity is ideal for experienced software engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, building scalable applications, and contributing to the development of innovative technology solutions.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment with significant ownership over technical projects, system architecture, and backend development. We are seeking professionals who demonstrate strong technical fundamentals, independent problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications, services, and infrastructure.
• Take ownership of software development projects from initial planning through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization.
• Build and enhance backend systems supporting enterprise software applications and technology platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Design and optimize APIs, databases, and distributed systems to support application performance and reliability.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges involving scalability, performance, security, and system architecture.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and engineering best practices.
• Improve development workflows, automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes.
• Contribute to system reliability, infrastructure improvements, and overall software quality.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing engineering processes and systems.

Required Qualifications

• 3–10 years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Strong academic foundation in computer science and software engineering principles.
• Professional experience developing and maintaining production-level backend applications.
• Experience working in a fast-paced B2B technology company, startup environment, or established technology organization.
• Strong understanding of backend architecture, APIs, databases, and scalable software systems.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying reliable software applications.
• Ability to independently manage technical projects and deliver solutions with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic engineering environment with evolving technical priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python or comparable backend programming languages.
• Familiarity with modern API development frameworks.
• Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and cloud-based application development.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and software deployment practices.
• Exposure to distributed systems, infrastructure optimization, or performance engineering.
• Interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or emerging software technologies.
• Previous experience contributing to engineering projects in a high-growth technology environment.
• Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a technically strong, self-motivated engineer who: Takes ownership of projects and consistently delivers high-quality work.
• Thrives in collaborative environments that value initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates humility, adaptability, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Enjoys solving challenging engineering problems and developing practical solutions.
• Can balance independent execution with effective collaboration.
• Is comfortable working in an environment where responsibilities and technical priorities may evolve.
• Values clean code, scalable architecture, and reliable software systems.
• Work Environment This position is based on-site in San Francisco, California.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative engineering environment that emphasizes technical ownership, rapid development, and continuous improvement.
• Additional information regarding the work environment, compensation, and benefits will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Application Requirements – Resume Required All applicants must submit an updated resume with their application to be considered for this opportunity.

Your resume should clearly highlight

Relevant backend software engineering experience. Programming languages, frameworks, and technologies used professionally. Experience designing, building, or maintaining production software systems.

Cloud infrastructure, database, and API development experience. Relevant education and technical qualifications. Significant engineering projects, technical contributions, and measurable accomplishments.

Applications submitted without a resume may not be considered. Confidential Recruitment Process Jay Staffing Partners is managing this search on behalf of a confidential hiring organization. To protect client confidentiality, the organization's identity, proprietary technologies, business operations, and other identifying details are not disclosed in this advertisement.

Additional information may be provided to qualified candidates as they progress through the recruitment process, subject to client authorization. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their application along with an updated professional resume demonstrating their relevant backend engineering experience and technical qualifications.

Jay Staffing Partners will review submitted applications and contact qualified candidates regarding potential next steps.

Important

An updated resume must accompany your application for consideration.