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Software Engineer II - Backend

Niural· Engineering
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RemoteFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Backend-focused role building serverless backend services for Niural's AI-native payroll, compliance, HR, and financial operations platform. You will design, own, and optimize backend systems, lead small initiatives, mentor juniors, and collaborate with product and frontend teams to deliver scalable, globally resilient solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and own end-to-end backend features in a serverless environment.
  • Architect scalable and maintainable REST APIs.
  • Design and optimize data models in DynamoDB based on access patterns.
  • Design relational schemas and optimize queries in Postgres.
  • Make informed decisions between NoSQL and relational approaches.
  • Implement event-driven components where appropriate.
  • Own production deployments, monitoring, and rollback strategies.
  • Optimize performance and AWS costs at the service level.
  • Lead small backend initiatives or feature pods.
  • Participate in incident response and conduct root cause analysis.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical reviews.
  • Proactively identify technical debt and drive improvements.
  • Collaborate closely with Product and Frontend teams to shape technical solutions aligned with user needs.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of backend development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Python.
  • Experience designing scalable APIs in distributed systems.
  • Strong hands-on experience with: AWS Lambda and API Gateway, DynamoDB (schema design, indexing, performance tuning), Postgres (query optimization, indexing, transactions).
  • Experience with event-driven architecture patterns.
  • Solid understanding of system scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.
  • Experience owning services in production environments.
  • Ability to lead small teams or projects.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Product mindset with the ability to balance engineering quality and delivery speed.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Skills

Required:Backend developmentPythonAPI designAWS servicesEvent-driven architecture

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package designed to reward your expertise and contributions.
  • Access to continuous learning and career advancement programs.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and coaching.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment where ideas are valued and teamwork is encouraged.
  • Complimentary snacks and lunch provided.
  • Latest MacBook Pro and a high-performance monitor.
  • Fast track admissions to masters programs via university partnerships (US).
  • Sponsorship for L1 visas and immigrant visas (Green Card) to the US.
Last updated Oct 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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One HR & Payroll Platform. From First Hire to IPO.

Niural is the future of HR management with centralized control, advanced analytics, and automation for streamlined HR operations worldwide.

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