[Hiring] Senior Backend Engineer @Lifted, an Upwork Company™

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain shared backend platforms, services, and products operating at significant scale. You will use AI-assisted coding tools and collaborate with engineering, data science, product, design, and business partners to deliver reliable, high-quality software. Enterprise experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with at least 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with no prior experience.
• Proficiency in one or more modern backend programming languages, such as Java, Kotlin, or similar.
• Experience building and operating large-scale, high-performance, and resilient systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Requirements

• One or more modern backend programming languages, such as Java, Kotlin, or similar.
• AI-assisted coding tools; no specific product is prescribed.
• Metrics, logging, and analytics tools; no specific platform is prescribed.

Company Description

Candidates must be based in an eligible LATAM location. Working-hour coverage aligned with U.S. Central or Pacific Time is required.