Are you a seasoned backend engineer who thrives on solving complex problems at scale?
We are Priority Software, an AI-first company developing advanced technological solutions for enterprise management. Our products serve thousands of organizations, locally and abroad. The core team is at the heart of the company's innovation — building and evolving the backbone of our platform.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our core team. You'll work on high-impact systems that serve thousands of concurrent users, contribute to modernization and microservices initiatives, and help shape how we build software in the age of AI.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement high-quality, scalable backend solutions in C/C++ and Go
- Contribute to system modernization efforts and microservices architecture
- Take ownership of features end-to-end — from architectural design through production
- Champion Design-First Development practices — ensuring features are properly planned, documented, and reviewed before implementation
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and improve code quality
- Optimize and refactor existing systems to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Debug and solve complex issues across various layers of the application
- Collaborate closely with team members to raise the bar on quality, standards, and engineering practices
- Bring an architectural perspective to day-to-day work — seeing the big picture beyond individual tasks
Requirements:
- 7+ years of backend development experience in C/C++, Go, SQL
- Hands-on experience with AI coding tools (Copilot, Cline, Cursor, or similar) — a must
- Experience with back-end distributed systems
- Architectural thinking — seeing the big picture beyond individual tasks
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Proficient in English
- Experience with AWS Cloud services – Big advantage
- Experience working on enterprise-scale systems supporting thousands of users in production – Big advantage
- Knowledge and orientation in web security – Big advantage
- Experience with performance optimization and profiling tools – Big advantage
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices – Big advantage
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Datadog) – Big advantage
What We Offer
- A key role in shaping the future of AI-driven development at Priority
- Work on systems that impact thousands of organizations daily
- Work with cutting-edge AI tools and methodologies
- Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals
- Hybrid work model with flexibility