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RemoFirst · 21 hours ago

Senior/Lead Back End Engineer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date5+ years exp

RemoFirst is unlocking global hiring so companies can build exceptional teams from anywhere. They are seeking a Senior Back-End Engineer with strong experience in Python and Java to maintain and improve existing systems and support the migration to Java, while collaborating with international teams in a fully remote setup.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Java
Support and contribute to the gradual migration from Python-based services to Java, ensuring stability and continuityBuild and maintain RESTful APIs and backend integrations
Participate in system design and architectural discussions, especially around service boundaries and migration strategy
Work with distributed systems and microservices
Integrate with third-party services and external APIs
Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following best practices
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing
Debug production issues and improve system reliability, observability, and performance
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across time zones

Qualification

PythonJavaRESTful APIsMicroservices architectureCI/CD pipelinesRelational databasesProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of backend software development experience
Strong professional experience with Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask, or similar frameworks)
Strong professional experience with Java, preferably using Spring Boot
Solid understanding of object-oriented design, SOLID principles, and design patterns
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL); exposure to NoSQL databases is a plus
Familiarity with unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development (TDD)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern development workflows
Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to performance and scalability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Benefits

Fully remote role
Opportunity to work on global-scale systems and products
Exposure to international teams and modern engineering practices
High ownership and autonomy in a fast-growing startup environment
A strong culture grounded in speed, ownership, trust, transparency, customer obsession, and excellence
Real problems, global impact, and the chance to help redefine how the world works

Company

RemoFirst

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RemoFirst is an Employer of Record -- a global payroll and international HR platform to legally employ talent from anywhere in the world.
dateFounded in 2021
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://remofirst.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$39.38M
Key Investors
Octopus VenturesSystema
2024-03-06Series A· $25M
2022-02-01Seed· $14.1M
2021-01-01Pre Seed· $0.28M

Leadership Team

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Nurasyl Serik
Co-Founder & CEO
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Amanda Friedl
Director of Channel Partnerships
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Recent News

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