Senior Backend Engineer

Company Description

Gritora is a global consulting and talent solutions partner that helps organizations scale with purpose and efficiency. With expertise in strategic consulting, workforce recruitment, data analytics, and procurement advisory, we enable businesses to overcome complex challenges and achieve measurable results. Guided by our core principles of Growth, Results, Intelligence, Transformation, Optimization, Reach, and Agility, we deliver insight-driven solutions. At Gritora, we prioritize collaboration, precision, and continuous improvement to empower clients and unlock long-term value in their operations.

Role Description

This is an on-site contract position based in San Francisco, CA, for a Senior Backend Engineer. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems to support scalable and secure applications. Responsibilities include implementing efficient APIs, optimizing data architecture, debugging and troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration across platforms. The engineer will also contribute to creating technical documentation and play an active role in code reviews to maintain quality across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Back-End Web Development and Software Development practices
• In-depth knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Experience in Front-End Development and its integration with back-end systems
• Proficiency in Programming languages applicable to backend development
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience with database architecture and designing scalable backend systems
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and services is a plus