Senior Backend Engineer

Job Description

Adeva is a global talent network connecting tech professionals with top companies to enable impactful, boundaryless work. We’re partnering with a pioneering client in legal technology, building AI-driven tools that enhance efficiency and accessibility for legal professionals. Join us in shaping the future of legal tech with innovative, user-centered solutions.

Position Overview: Senior Backend Engineer

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in designing and developing the core backend services that power our client’s high-volume, high-availability platform. Your work will focus on building resilient APIs, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing backend performance. You’ll collaborate with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver a cohesive, high-quality product experience that serves a large-scale user base.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable backend services and APIs, ensuring high performance and data integrity.
• Develop backend capabilities for real-time communication, utilizing WebSockets to enable browser-based interactions.
• Contribute to system architecture, making key decisions for scalability and high availability.
• Build efficient data storage and processing solutions that prioritize data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Work closely with front-end teams and product managers to deliver integrated solutions that align with user needs.
• Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and other technical challenges to ensure backend reliability.

Technical Proficiency

Must have experience with several of the following:

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, or Golang.
• API Development: Strong experience with RESTful, gRPC, or GraphQL API design and implementation for secure, efficient, and scalable applications.
• Data Management: Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases, focusing on data modeling, indexing, and performance optimization.
• Real-Time Communication: Hands-on experience with WebSocket implementation for enabling real-time, bidirectional communication.
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure for deploying and managing backend services.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi for infrastructure automation.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for managing and orchestrating microservices.
• Testing & CI/CD: Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and automated testing frameworks for backend systems.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in backend development, with experience building production-grade systems.
• Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, or Golang, and strong expertise in API design and real-time communication.
• Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, focusing on data modeling and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• User-centric mindset, with a focus on creating backend solutions that enhance the overall user experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

About Adeva

Adeva is a global network of engineers, product, and data professionals connecting with top organizations worldwide. Our team spans 35+ countries, promoting a culture of connection, flexibility, and growth. We’re building a workplace that values autonomy and impactful work. If you’re passionate about creating scalable solutions, we’d love to hear from you.