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Senior Backend Engineer

Overview
Skills
  • C C ꞏ 7y
  • C++ C++ ꞏ 7y
  • Go Go ꞏ 7y
  • SQL SQL ꞏ 7y
  • DevOps DevOps
  • AWS AWS
  • Cline
  • Copilot
  • Cursor
  • CD
  • CI
  • Datadog

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
Priority Software