Position Overview: TruTechnologies is seeking a mid-level backend software engineer to join our small, but growing team. You must have a passion for diving deep into real-world business problems and architecting scalable server-side solutions. The ideal candidate takes strong ownership, thrives in a relatively unstructured environment, and is ready to lead backend initiatives while mentoring newer developers. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape our data model, infrastructure, and development processes while making a significant impact on the company's technical direction. What You'll Do: Design, build, and iterate on backend services, RESTful/GraphQL APIs, and database schemas Take ownership of backend architecture decisions, optimizing for performance, scalability, and reliability Develop and enforce best practices across our tech stack, development process, and CI/CD pipelines Collaborate seamlessly with frontend developers, product managers, QA testers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end features Effectively juggle multiple concurrent projects, proactively reporting status and clarifying priorities Lead architecture sessions, conduct thorough code reviews, and mentor junior developers Identify and implement backend improvements for internal- and external-facing product offerings What You'll Need: 3–5 years of professional backend software development experience Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go, or C#) Deep experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, query optimization, and data modeling Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Solid understanding of system design, API architecture, and design patterns A passion for building software that solves real-world business problems Intellectually curious, feedback-oriented, and able to course-correct quickly Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude Experience with Ruby on Rails is preferred Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferred, but not required