The Planet Group
Job Description
Job Title:
Backend Engineer Location:
Remote - CST/PST Hours - candidates from USA and Canada are welcome to apply Duration:
12 months USC/GC/Canadian Citizen and PR candidates only Need to be W2 or Self Inc.
Introduction
We are seeking a highly skilled
Backend Engineer
with proven experience at major tech companies building distributed systems serving millions of daily active users. The ideal candidate has worked in large engineering organizations with multiple backend teams contributing to a distributed architecture. This individual must demonstrate proficiency in modern development practices including A/B testing, feature flagging, distributed systems design, and data-driven decision making.
This role requires someone who can work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams (PMs, SREs, data scientists, and engineers), and think strategically about system architecture and scalability. Experience with
high-scale consumer applications (10M+ DAU)
is strongly preferred. Required Skills & Qualifications
8+ years of professional backend software development experience post-internship Expertise in
Python
and
Go Proven experience designing and scaling distributed backend systems and microservices architectures Strong knowledge of
consistency models, fault tolerance, and horizontal scaling Experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, and maintainable API design Proficiency with message queues ( Kafka, RabbitMQ ), caching systems ( Redis, Memcached ), and databases ( Postgres, SQL, NoSQL ) Familiarity with software engineering best practices: unit/integration/e2e testing, CI/CD, A/B testing, design documentation, and code reviews Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks Excellent communication skills in fully remote, cross-functional environments Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Experience in large-scale consumer platforms with
10M+ daily active users Prior experience in
media-heavy, high-throughput systems Experience mentoring and contributing to engineering best practices Ability to thrive in ambiguity, innovate, and learn continuously Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to execute product and business strategies Contribute to the full development lifecycle: design, development, testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch Review code, design docs, and provide feedback on product specs Build and maintain APIs, middleware, and testing frameworks (RSpec) to support data flow and integrations Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize high-throughput applications Ensure compliance with security and data privacy standards Design maintainable database schemas and scalable data structures Participate in architecture reviews and technical discussions Engage in planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and agile ceremonies Proactively identify technical bottlenecks and propose solutions Company Benefits & Culture
Opportunity to work on
massive-scale, consumer-facing applications Work with highly skilled engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Fully remote work with CST/PST time zone alignment Exposure to cutting-edge distributed systems and large-scale backend architecture
#TECH #REMOTE # #LI-IL1
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
Job Title:
Backend Engineer Location:
Remote - CST/PST Hours - candidates from USA and Canada are welcome to apply Duration:
12 months USC/GC/Canadian Citizen and PR candidates only Need to be W2 or Self Inc.
Introduction
We are seeking a highly skilled
Backend Engineer
with proven experience at major tech companies building distributed systems serving millions of daily active users. The ideal candidate has worked in large engineering organizations with multiple backend teams contributing to a distributed architecture. This individual must demonstrate proficiency in modern development practices including A/B testing, feature flagging, distributed systems design, and data-driven decision making.
This role requires someone who can work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams (PMs, SREs, data scientists, and engineers), and think strategically about system architecture and scalability. Experience with
high-scale consumer applications (10M+ DAU)
is strongly preferred. Required Skills & Qualifications
8+ years of professional backend software development experience post-internship Expertise in
Python
and
Go Proven experience designing and scaling distributed backend systems and microservices architectures Strong knowledge of
consistency models, fault tolerance, and horizontal scaling Experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, and maintainable API design Proficiency with message queues ( Kafka, RabbitMQ ), caching systems ( Redis, Memcached ), and databases ( Postgres, SQL, NoSQL ) Familiarity with software engineering best practices: unit/integration/e2e testing, CI/CD, A/B testing, design documentation, and code reviews Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks Excellent communication skills in fully remote, cross-functional environments Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Experience in large-scale consumer platforms with
10M+ daily active users Prior experience in
media-heavy, high-throughput systems Experience mentoring and contributing to engineering best practices Ability to thrive in ambiguity, innovate, and learn continuously Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to execute product and business strategies Contribute to the full development lifecycle: design, development, testing, experimentation, analysis, and launch Review code, design docs, and provide feedback on product specs Build and maintain APIs, middleware, and testing frameworks (RSpec) to support data flow and integrations Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize high-throughput applications Ensure compliance with security and data privacy standards Design maintainable database schemas and scalable data structures Participate in architecture reviews and technical discussions Engage in planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and agile ceremonies Proactively identify technical bottlenecks and propose solutions Company Benefits & Culture
Opportunity to work on
massive-scale, consumer-facing applications Work with highly skilled engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Fully remote work with CST/PST time zone alignment Exposure to cutting-edge distributed systems and large-scale backend architecture
#TECH #REMOTE # #LI-IL1
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.