Backend Software Engineer
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
About the Role
Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a Backend Software Engineer with a strong builder mindset technical curiosity and passion for developing software. This early-career role is ideal for someone who enjoys building projects exploring new technologies and solving complex technical problems.
You will contribute to backend systems supporting a growing creator marketplace working closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to build scalable reliable software.
Key Responsibilities
- Design develop test and maintain backend software systems.
- Build scalable services and features for a marketplace platform.
- Develop and maintain APIs databases and backend applications.
- Work with PostgreSQL and support database migration initiatives.
- Debug software issues and improve application performance and reliability.
- Use modern AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborate with product engineering and other teams to deliver technical solutions.
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Research technical problems and independently develop effective solutions.
- Contribute ideas and improvements to engineering processes and platform architecture.
Required Qualifications
- 02 years of primarily backend software engineering experience including internships projects or other relevant technical experience.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field.
- Strong programming and backend development fundamentals.
- Proficiency with or strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools.
- Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn new technologies independently.
- Evidence of a strong builder mindset such as personal academic open-source or side projects.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to work on-site 5 days per week in the NYC Metropolitan Area.
- Authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience at a startup marketplace high-growth technology company or similar environment.
- Experience building and launching personal software projects.
- Experience with APIs backend services databases or distributed systems.
- Familiarity with AI/automation technologies.
- Experience with database migrations.
- Experience as a founder or founding engineer.
- Git/GitHub and modern software development workflows.
What We Value
We are looking for engineers who genuinely enjoy building. Strong candidates can demonstrate something they have created whether a personal application open-source project technical tool startup or other software project.
Curiosity ownership technical depth and willingness to work in an early-stage environment are highly valued.
Work Environment
This is a full-time in-office position in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Employees are expected to work from the office 5 days per week.
Equal Opportunity
Premier Global Links LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered based on their skills experience education and qualifications.