Senior · Staff · Principal Backend Engineer

Lead Allies
San Francisco, CA

Senior / Staff / Principal Backend Engineer

Location: Onsite San Francisco

We have multiple startups interested in talent. Here is a generic summary. Instead of a perfect job description, we present talented individuals to companies and allow them to share how that talent fits in the organization.

A Back-end Developer is a software developer specializing in server-side logic, databases, and application infrastructure, responsible for ensuring the efficient and secure functioning of web applications and systems. They build and maintain the server-side code that powers the application, often interacting with databases, APIs, and other web services.

Key Responsibilities:

Server-Side Logic:
Develop and maintain the code that runs on the server, handling user requests, processing data, and managing application logic.
Database Management:
Design, implement, and manage databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
API Development:
Create and maintain Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for seamless communication between the front-end and back-end components.
Performance Optimization:
Optimize code for speed, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring the application can handle large loads and user traffic.
Security:
Implement security measures to protect the application and user data from unauthorized access and breaches.
Collaboration:
Work with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive user experience.
Troubleshooting and Debugging:
Identify and resolve issues in the back-end code, ensuring the application functions correctly.
Staying Up-to-Date:
Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance the application's functionality and performance.

Compensation: Market range and can include equity – details can be provided after the specific client is determined.

Posted 2026-02-16

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