What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Backend Engineer position at Y&L Consulting, Inc.?
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Full-Time - Direct Hire
Location: Austin, Texas
Hybrid: Three days onsite and two days working remote
We’re looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer who’s excited to get involved, solve real problems, and move fast. You’ll play a critical role on a small, highly collaborative team working on products that directly impact our partners and customers.
This isn’t a siloed role — we want someone who’s not just comfortable but energized by jumping into conversations with the product team, account managers, and customers. You’ll help shape features from concept to launch and ensure they drive real customer value.
What You'll Do
Design, build, and maintain backend systems that are reliable, scalable, and performant
Write clean, maintainable code and make thoughtful architectural decisions
Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and account managers to build products that solve real user needs
Take ownership of features and systems, driving them from idea to production
Review code, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of learning and continuous improvement
Troubleshoot issues in production and help improve system observability and resilience
What We're Looking For
3 years of hands-on experience in backend software development
Strong knowledge of one or more backend languages (e.g., Java, Go, Node.js, etc.) Python
Experience with relational databases, SQL, API design, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
A history of working cross-functionally with non-engineering teammates (design, product, accounts, etc.)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where priorities can shift
Bonus: Experience with DevOps, security, collaborating with ML teams, and/or IoT devices