Software Engineer (Backend)

Job Description

TechNova Solutions is a fast-growing startup building innovative cloud-based tools for data analytics and automation. They are seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) to design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and scalability.

Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js/Python and related frameworks
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to implement new features
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in a microservices architecture
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code following best practices
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and debugging
• Contribute to technical decisions, architecture design, and process improvements
• Deploy and monitor services in cloud environments (AWS/GCP)

Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of professional backend development experience
• Strong proficiency in at least one of: Node.js, Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI), or Go
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and version control (Git)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with serverless architectures or event-driven systems
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio

Benefits
• Competitive salary and meaningful equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO and flexible working hours.
• Home office stipend and learning & development budget.
• Regular team off-sites and company retreats.

Company Overview
• OVA is the most advanced Automated, Intelligent, intuitive On-boarding platform for Staffing Firms of all sizes. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.ova.work/.