Senior Backend Developer

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly detail-oriented Backend Engineer who takes pride in building reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems. You should enjoy digging deep into edge cases, thinking critically about system design, and delivering robust solutions that stand the test of time.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs
• Work across multiple languages (primarily Node.js and Go; Rust is a strong plus)
• Architect and optimize data storage and retrieval using PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and observability in production environments
• Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code with a strong focus on correctness
• Debug complex issues across distributed systems and identify root causes
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product teams
• Continuously improve performance, latency, and resource efficiency
• Contribute to system design discussions and technical decision-making

What We’re Looking For

Core Requirements

• Strong experience with Node.js and/or Golang in production environments
• Solid understanding of backend architecture and distributed systems
• Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL (query optimization, indexing, transactions)
• Hands-on experience with Redis (caching strategies, data structures, performance tuning)
• Experience with Elasticsearch (index design, query performance, scaling)
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail - you care about correctness, edge cases, and long-term maintainability
• Experience writing tests and ensuring code quality

Nice to Have

• Experience with Rust for performance-critical components
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and message queues
• Experience operating systems (Unix Shell)
• Knowledge of observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code

How You Work

• You are meticulous and thoughtful - you don’t cut corners
• You think in systems, not just functions
• You proactively identify risks and inefficiencies
• You value clarity in code, communication, and design
• You take ownership and follow through on problems
• You balance pragmatism with engineering excellence

What We Offer

• A team that values quality, ownership, and technical excellence
• Challenging problems at scale
• Flexibility in tools and technologies
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Why Join Range

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