Staff Backend Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and maintain backend services for a global HR platform enabling Freedom of Work, handling hiring, compliance, payroll, and benefits management.
Role type
Staff Backend Engineer (IC/Architect/Mentor)
Builds
Global HR platform services (hiring, compliance, payroll, benefits)
Domain
HR Tech / SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask), Java (Spring Boot), RESTful API design, relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), microservices architecture, distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS), unit/integration testing, TDD (via careerplan.io/jobs/97b2544f-68fc-4654-b310-f94a53a7a6a8-staff-backend-engineer-at-remofirst)
Preferred skills
NoSQL databases, Kafka
Technologies
Python, Java, Spring Boot, FastAPI, Django, Flask, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Kafka, AWS, Git
Responsibilities
Design and maintain backend services using core stack; lead architectural discussions and legacy monolith refactoring; mentor less senior engineers; collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable products; implement modern engineering practices (TDD, continuous delivery, API-first design)
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with architectural and mentorship responsibilities
