Remote Backend Developer Jobs in the USA

Introduction

If you enjoy engineering systems that power meaningful technology, this is your opportunity to do it from anywhere in the U.S. As a Remote Backend Developer, you'll play a direct role in building and maintaining backend infrastructure that supports large-scale applications. This position offers an annual salary of $120,086 and the opportunity to work with a team that values thoughtful solutions over quick fixes. You’ll help design backend services that drive performance, reliability, and a better user experience across the board.

About the Role

You’ll join a collaborative team responsible for building scalable APIs, improving database performance, and supporting the technical foundation for high-traffic digital products. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve writing code, reviewing contributions, and resolving issues that directly impact product functionality and stability. You won’t be handed specs and left alone—you’ll be expected to contribute ideas, question assumptions, and continuously raise the bar for backend excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and maintain backend code that is clear, secure, and well-documented
• Improve database efficiency and refactor systems for faster query response
• Collaborate with team members across time zones to meet shared goals
• Monitor and maintain system uptime, stability, and performance
• Help design APIs that are clean, scalable, and easy to integrate
• Build automated tests to preserve long-term stability
• Stay informed about new technologies and how they might improve our platform
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues in real time

Work Environment

This is a fully remote role designed to support deep work and cross-team collaboration. Our engineering culture encourages ownership, flexibility, and open feedback. You’ll work with people who care about clean code and clear communication. Regular virtual meetings keep everyone aligned, while documentation and asynchronous updates give you the freedom to work at your most productive hours.

Tools & Technologies

You’ll work in a modern backend environment where performance, reliability, and developer productivity are top priorities. Our current stack includes:

• Languages: Node.js, Python, Go, Java
• Frameworks: Express.js, Django, Spring Boot
• Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, DynamoDB
• Cloud Services: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
• CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI
• Monitoring & Logging: Datadog, Prometheus, New Relic

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in backend engineering with hands-on production experience
• Strong command of at least one backend programming language
• Understanding of how to build and consume APIs (REST or GraphQL)
• Experience designing and tuning relational and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD and cloud-based deployment workflows
• Comfortable working in a remote-first team environment
• Clear communicator with strong time management and self-direction
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, a plus)

Growth Opportunities

You’ll be empowered to lead technical initiatives and contribute to architectural decisions. Whether your interest is in infrastructure, security, or advanced database work, there are clear paths to grow. We invest in your career through learning stipends, access to certifications, and mentorship from experienced team leads. This is a role for someone ready to stretch their skills and make an impact from day one.

Benefits

What you can expect:

• $120,086 annual salary
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours
• Generous paid time off and wellness leave
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Stipend to set up your home office
• Learning budget for courses, books, or events
• Project opportunities outside core scope (open-source, innovation teams)

Why Join Us?

We’re a remote-first team building a reliable, scalable, and secure digital infrastructure. You’ll work with talented engineers in a collaborative, respectful environment that values your ideas and encourages experimentation. Here, your code supports real products used by real people—every commit matters. If you're ready to help shape backend systems that are built to last, this is the team for you.

Apply Today

We’re looking for people who love backend engineering and want to work on meaningful challenges from anywhere. If that’s you, apply today. Let’s build something great together. Your next big opportunity starts now.