Senior Backend Engineer
Job Summary
Location: Plano TX (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week)
Duration: 6 months with potential to convert at 3 months
Client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team on a contracttohire basis. This role requires deep technical expertise strong problemsolving skills and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced consumerfacing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design develop and optimize backend services for highvolume platforms.
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Build and maintain scalable systems using and PostgreSQL (or equivalent relational databases).
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Write debug and optimize complex SQL queries for large datasets.
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Leverage AI tools in daytoday engineering workflows to improve productivity and innovation.
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Architect distributed systems with a focus on scalability performance and reliability.
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Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines monitoring and infrastructure as code.
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Work with cloud environments (Google Cloud or AWS) to deploy and manage backend services.
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Partner with crossfunctional teams to deliver solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
Required Qualifications:
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8 years of backend software engineering experience.
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Strong expertise in and PostgreSQL.
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Advanced SQL skills with proven ability to handle complex queries.
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Demonstrated fluency with AI tools in engineering workflows.
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Experience building and scaling consumerfacing platforms.
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Solid understanding of backend architecture distributed systems and scalability principles.
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Handson experience with DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud or AWS).
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a selfdriven ownership mentality.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Required Skills: