Job Description
Are you ready to architect the future of scalable cloud infrastructure?
Nebula Systems is looking for a visionary Senior Backend Engineer to join our elite engineering team in San Francisco. We are building the backbone of next-gen fintech solutions, and we need a technical expert who thrives on complexity and performance.
In this role, you won't just write code; you will define architectural standards, optimize high-throughput systems, and mentor the next generation of developers. If you are passionate about clean architecture, distributed systems, and building products that impact millions, we want to meet you.
What you’ll do:
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize database queries and application performance to handle millions of requests.
• Lead code reviews and drive technical best practices across the organization.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid and reliable deployment cycles.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues with a focus on root cause analysis.
What you need:
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Go, or Java.
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Solid knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and an environment that fosters innovation. Join Nebula Systems and shape the technology of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-scale distributed systems and microservices.
- Optimize database performance and system throughput under heavy load.
- Lead architectural decisions and mentor junior engineers.
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Frontend Engineers.
- Ensure system reliability, security, and scalability.
- Drive the adoption of modern development practices and CI/CD.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of backend development experience.
- Expertise in at least one major language (Python, Go, Java, or C++).
- Strong knowledge of distributed systems and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Experience with cloud infrastructure and containerization (Docker, K8s).
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and Scrum.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.