Staff Backend Developer | | Legal AI Tech Startup | Remote

Join to apply for the Staff Backend Developer ⚛️💻 | Legal AI Tech Startup 🚀🇺🇸 | Remote role at Atomic - Remote Jobs Company Overview Our partner is revolutionizing legal technology with AI-driven tools that enhance efficiency and accessibility for legal professionals. We are undertaking high-impact technology transformation, partnering with a high-volume immigration law firm to optimize workflows and streamline processes. Join us in building the future of legal tech, where impactful innovation meets user‑centric design. Role Overview As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the backend systems that support our high‑volume, high‑availability platform. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams, including front‑end engineers, product managers, and executive leadership, to deliver backend solutions that are secure, efficient, and scalable. This role is perfect for someone with a strong foundation in backend development who is passionate about building systems that handle complex workflows and large data sets. Key Responsibilities Backend Development: Design, implement, and optimise backend services and APIs that support high performance, scalability, and reliability. System Architecture: Contribute to the design of a scalable and resilient backend architecture, making key decisions that impact the entire platform’s stability and performance. Data Management: Build and maintain efficient data storage solutions, optimising for large volumes and high throughput, and ensuring data integrity and security. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with front‑end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and cohesive, high‑quality product delivery. Code Quality & Best Practices: Uphold high standards of code quality through peer reviews, automated testing, and adherence to best practices in software engineering. Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and complex technical issues as they arise. Technical Proficiency Programming Languages: Advanced proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Go, or Node.js, with experience in Java or similar languages a plus. API Development: Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful, gRPC, or GraphQL APIs, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and security. Databases: Strong experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis), with a focus on data modelling, indexing, and optimisation for high‑volume data. Cloud Platforms: Proficiency with AWS, GCP, or Azure, including deploying and managing backend services in a cloud environment. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi for managing and automating cloud infrastructure. Microservices & Containerisation: Expertise in designing microservices architectures and containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes. CI/CD & Testing: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and experience with automated testing frameworks to ensure high reliability and stability. Qualifications Experience: 6–8 years in backend development, with a proven track record of building and maintaining large‑scale, production‑grade applications. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of backend technologies, data storage solutions, and cloud infrastructure, with the ability to architect solutions that are performant and scalable. Problem‑Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills, capable of diagnosing complex issues and delivering optimised solutions in high‑performance environments. Collaboration: Experience working within a cross‑functional team and communicating technical solutions to stakeholders at various levels. Mentorship: Commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, sharing knowledge, and guiding junior engineers. Perks And Benefits Remote‑First Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a remote‑first setup that supports work‑life balance and productivity. Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary to recognise and reward your skills and contributions. Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with an unlimited PTO policy, empowering you to recharge and maintain balance. Professional Development: Access resources for growth, including conference passes, online courses, and training programmes to support your career advancement. Home Office Stipend: We provide a budget for setting up your home office with high‑quality equipment and tools. Latest Tech Gear: Receive a top‑of‑the‑line laptop and any necessary peripherals to ensure you have the best tools to do your best work. Team Retreats and Virtual Events: Participate in team‑building retreats and regular virtual gatherings to connect with colleagues and strengthen our culture. Parental Leave: We offer paid parental leave to support you and your family during this important time. #J-18808-Ljbffr