Senior Backend Engineer | Startup Transforming legal tech with AI

About Us

Tram Case is revolutionizing legal technology with AI-driven tools that enhance efficiency and accessibility for legal professionals. We're undertaking high-impact technology transformation, partnering with a high-volume immigration law firm to optimize workflows and streamline processes. Join us in building the future of legal tech, where impactful innovation meets user-centric design.

Role Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design and develop core backend services that enable our platform’s functionality, including efficient data management and real-time communication support. This role will focus on building resilient APIs, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing backend services for performance. You’ll work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver a cohesive, high-quality product experience, ensuring it meets the needs of our large-scale user base.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design, implement, and maintain high-quality backend services and APIs, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Real-Time Communication Support: Develop backend capabilities for real-time, bidirectional communication using WebSockets, enabling browser-based voice interactions.
• System Design & Architecture: Participate in architectural decisions, ensuring backend systems are scalable and optimized for high availability in a high-volume environment.
• Data Management: Create efficient data storage and processing solutions, with an emphasis on data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other teams to deliver integrated solutions that align with user needs and product goals.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve backend performance bottlenecks, ensuring reliable service and enhancing system efficiency.

Technical Proficiency

Must have experience with several of the following:

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, Go, or Node.js.
• API Development: Strong experience with RESTful, gRPC, or GraphQL API design and implementation for secure, efficient, and scalable applications.
• Data Management: Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases, focusing on data modeling, indexing, and performance optimization.
• Real-Time Communication: Hands-on experience with WebSocket implementation for enabling real-time, bidirectional communication.
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure for deploying and managing backend services.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi for infrastructure automation.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for managing and orchestrating microservices.
• Testing & CI/CD: Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and automated testing frameworks for backend systems.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4–6 years in backend development, with a strong foundation in building and maintaining high-quality, production-grade backend systems.
• Technical Problem Solving: Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex backend issues and optimize for performance and scalability.
• System Design Skills: Familiarity with distributed system design and microservices architecture, with a focus on data integrity and high availability.
• Collaboration: Effective communicator who can work cross-functionally, collaborating with front-end teams, product managers, and stakeholders.
• User-Centric Approach: Passionate about delivering backend solutions that enhance user experience and support business goals.

Perks and Benefits

• Remote-First Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a remote-first setup that supports work-life balance and productivity.
• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary to recognize and reward your skills and contributions.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with an unlimited PTO policy, empowering you to recharge and maintain balance.
• Professional Development: Access resources for growth, including conference passes, online courses, and training programs to support your career advancement.
• Home Office Stipend: We provide a budget for setting up your home office with high-quality equipment and tools.
• Latest Tech Gear: Receive a top-of-the-line laptop and any necessary peripherals to ensure you have the best tools to do your best work.
• Team Retreats and Virtual Events: Participate in team-building retreats and regular virtual gatherings to connect with colleagues and strengthen our culture.
• Parental Leave: We offer paid parental leave to support you and your family during this important time.