Senior Software Engineer - API, Services and Backend Systems
About this role
About the Role
We're seeking skilled a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop the core API services and backend systems that power InfiniteChoice's platform. You'll build cloud-native software solutions that serve millions of users, process billions in transactions, and provide the foundation for exceptional user experiences.
As a backend engineer, you'll own the complete development lifecycle for critical services - from architectural design through production deployment and monitoring. You'll work with modern programming languages and cloud-native technologies to build scalable, resilient systems that form the backbone of our growing platform.
What You Will Do
End-to-End Service Development
Design: Architect scalable API services and backend systems that meet business and technical requirements
Development: Build high-performance services using Python, Go, Java, or similar modern programming languages
Testing: Implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, and contract testing
Deployment: Manage CI/CD pipelines and deploy services using cloud-native deployment patterns
Monitoring: Implement observability, logging, and alerting for production services and performance optimization
Cloud-Native API & Service Development
Design and implement RESTful APIs and GraphQL services with proper authentication, authorization, and rate limiting
Build microservices architecture using containerization and orchestration platforms
Develop event-driven systems with message queues, pub/sub patterns, and asynchronous processing
Implement caching strategies, database optimization, and performance tuning for high-traffic applications
Create serverless functions and cloud-native applications optimized for scalability and cost efficiency
Backend Systems & Infrastructure
Design and develop distributed systems that handle high concurrency and large-scale data processing
Build robust data pipelines and real-time streaming applications
Implement security best practices including encryption, secure communication, and compliance frameworks
Optimize database performance with proper indexing, query optimization, and data modeling
Create automated backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
Technology Stewardship & Collaboration
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established best practices
Participate in architectural discussions and technical design reviews
Contribute to engineering culture and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with other engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
Drive technical decisions that balance performance, scalability, maintainability, and development velocity
What You Must Have
Core Technical Skills
Programming expertise: Strong proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or similar backend programming languages
API development: Extensive experience building RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and web services at scale
Database proficiency: Hands-on experience with both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra) databases
Cloud-native development: Proven experience building applications designed for cloud environments - experience with GCP is a plus
System design: Understanding of distributed systems, microservices patterns, and scalability principles
Familiarity with AI-powered development tools(Cursor, Claude Code) is a huge plus.
Self-Driven Excellence
Independent executionwith ability to own projects from conception to production deployment
Proactive problem-solvingwith strong initiative in identifying and addressing technical challenges
Quality-focused mindsetwith commitment to testing, code quality, and operational excellence
Continuous learningapproach to staying current with backend technologies and best practices
Collaborative spiritwith excellent communication and truly believe inteamwork
Additional Technical Skills:
Message systems: Experience with Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub, or similar
Caching technologies: Redis, Memcached, or distributed caching solutions
Search engines: Elasticsearch, Solr, or cloud search services
Security: OAuth, JWT, encryption, and secure coding practices
Performance optimization: Profiling, load testing, and performance tuning techniques
Education, Experience & Mindset
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
8+ years of hands-on experience in software development
Strong analytical and systematic problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
Passion for building robust, scalable backend systems
Commitment to operational excellence and system reliability
What We Offer
Work with cutting-edge cloud-native technologies and architectural patterns
Access to AI-driven development tools and emerging backend technologies
Build systems that serve millions of users and process billions in transactions
Direct impact on platform scalability, performance, and reliability
Opportunity to create lasting engineering culture and operational excellence
Remote-first culture with in-person meeting on need basis
Collaborative environment with smart, passionate engineers and cross-functional teams
Competitive compensation, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits
Ready to Build the Engine of Innovation?
Join our team of passionate engineers building the backend systems and APIs that power millions of user experiences. If you're a self-driven developer who loves system design, values end-to-end ownership, and wants to work with modern cloud-native technologies at scale, we'd love to hear from you.
About InfiniteChoice
InfiniteChoice was founded to help people find the experiences they want simply and effortlessly. We leverage a new type of business model and platform that uniquely applies automation and technology to solve the challenges of scale and complexity in experience discovery.
Existing business and marketing technologies can no longer handle the demands of connecting millions of consumers with vast inventories of experiences across a fragmented, global marketplace of people, partners, and providers.
Our mission is to disrupt this status quo by creating seamless connections between consumers and experiences. We're just at the beginning of this journey, but our approach is working: we've helped over 275 million visitors connect to millions of experiences, generating over $2 billion in revenue for our brands and partners.
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