[Remote] Backend Engineer II

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OVA.Work is looking for a highly motivated Backend Engineer II to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and services. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance APIs and ensuring the reliability of the platform architecture.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services and APIsCollaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver featuresWrite clean, maintainable, and testable code adhering to engineering best practicesOptimize application performance, scalability, and reliabilityParticipate in system design discussions, code reviews, and architecture decisionsTroubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtimeWork with databases (SQL/NoSQL) to design efficient data models and queriesImplement monitoring, logging, and alerting to improve system health and observabilityContribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation of deployment processesSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)3–6 years of experience in backend developmentStrong proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js)Experience building RESTful APIs and microservicesSolid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system designExperience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git)Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectureKnowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)Familiarity with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)Experience with caching systems (Redis, Memcached)Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD toolsStrong problem-solving and debugging skillsBenefitsOpportunity to work on impactful, large-scale systemsCollaborative and innovation-driven environmentCompetitive compensation and benefitsCareer growth and continuous learning opportunitiesCompany OverviewOVA 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/.