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Backend Engineer

Join our engineering team at Zenith to build robust, scalable backend systems that power our innovative products. As a Backend Engineer, you'll design and implement high-performance APIs, services, and data systems that support millions of users.

San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Posted on Mar 10, 2025

About the Role

As a Backend Engineer at Zenith, you’ll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side components that power our applications. You’ll work closely with frontend developers, data engineers, and DevOps specialists to create scalable and reliable systems.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and implement efficient, maintainable backend services and APIs
  • Optimize database queries and data access patterns for performance
  • Collaborate on system architecture and technical decision-making
  • Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of backend systems
  • Write clean, well-tested code with comprehensive documentation
  • Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers

Why Zenith?

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible work arrangements with remote options
  • Continuous learning opportunities and professional development budget
  • Collaborative, inclusive work environment with talented peers
  • Opportunity to work on challenging problems at scale
  • Regular team events and company-wide activities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong knowledge of backend technologies and best practices
  • Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team