Senior Backend Engineer

Cercli is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who is seeking to be part of a strong tech team building a promising project from the beginning and deliver multiple SaaS products from scratch. You will be responsible for architecture, design, development and maintenance of the backend systems using Java/Kotlin and Python and real-time APIs. Roles & Responsibilities • Design, build and test reliable backend services with different workflows and event-driven approaches • Integrate real-time APIs to enhance functionality and connectivity • Ensure robust, scalable, and secure software development following the latest software engineering patterns as per Cercli standards • Involve in testing and code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability • Contribute significantly to architectural decisions and technical direction • Help build and run an effective product shipping velocity • Collaborate effectively with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions • Provide extensive growth possibilities within the tech team Key Requirements • Proficiency in designing multi-tenancy SaaS products and building real-time APIs with GraphQL • Minimum 5 years of experience with Python/Java/Kotlin and event-driven SaaS platforms. • Demonstrated ability to design and build integrations from scratch. • Experience with microservices, monolithic architectures, and REST/Graphql APIs. • Competence in designing, building, and maintaining PostgreSQL databases. • Track record of implementing real-time API integrations and ensuring good test coverage. • Solid understanding of software design patterns and cybersecurity measures. • Exposure to AWS infrastructure and familiarity with IoC(Terraform). • Previous experience in startup environments, managing tradeoffs between quality, delivery, and budget. • Alignment with our purpose (our why) and our values (our how). Bonus Skills and Experience • Bonus: Strong SaaS and fintech experience • Exposure to frontend stack like Next.js and/or TypeScript. • Knowledge of ML and LLM models • Exposure to NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, and similar. • Understanding of data privacy and regulatory compliance in Fintech.