Backend Engineer

Zero Networks, an innovative network security solutions provider, is at an exciting time in its history and is growing fast! We are looking for a highly skilled and versatile Backend Engineer to join our development team. As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure and components of our platform. As part of your role, you will also work on the frontend aspects of our platform and collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to optimize full-cycle system performance

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering (or equivalent work experience)
3+ years of experience as a software engineer with hands-on production experience working in the backend side of complex systems
Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Go, C#, Java) and associated frameworks
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL- advantage), and ability to design efficient schemas and write optimized queries
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Low-level understanding of network protocols and Windows internals- advantage
Experience with cloud services (GCP/AWS/Azure)- advantage

Zero Networks is committed to fair and equitable compensation packages. A candidate’s salary will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and work location. In addition to a competitive salary, our packages include stock options, attractive benefits, and an annual bonus (for non-commissioned roles).

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs to support our web applications
Implement and optimize data storage solutions, including databases, to ensure efficient and reliable data management
work closely with front-end developers to integrate backend functionalities and ensure a seamless user experience
Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, translate them into technical specifications, troubleshoot and resolve backend-related issues, and optimize system performance