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Head Of Backend Development Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Company Description Java Back-end Developer Salary: $7230 / month Contract Period: 1 year ... Understanding of software development best practices and design patterns. Additional Information

This role will report directly to the Head of Engineering. This is a full-time hybrid position ... Leverage AI coding tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.) as a core part of your development ...

This role will report directly to the Head of Engineering. This is a full-time hybrid position ... Leverage AI coding tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.) as a core part of your development ...

Java Back-end Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 5 + years of experience in Java back-end development. * Proficiency in Java programming language and related frameworks (e.g ...

Java Back-end Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 5 + years of experience in Java back-end development. * Proficiency in Java programming language and related frameworks (e.g ...

.Net Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$47.75 - $63/hr

Hands-on experience with Python for backend development. Proven experience working with AWS cloud services. Deep understanding of backend development principles and API design. Ability to work ...

Java Back-end Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 5 + years of experience in Java back-end development. * Proficiency in Java programming language and related frameworks (e.g ...

... of experience to join our team in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in backend development, particularly with Node.js, and be able to build efficient and scalable server ...

.Net Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$47.75 - $63/hr

Required Skills 5+ years of professional software development experience. Strong proficiency in the .NET framework and C#. Hands-on experience with Python for backend development. Proven experience ...

... of back end development technologies such as Java, Python and related frameworks •      Experience with testing and automation of Java based web service, end to end as well as unit ...

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. * 5-7 years of relevant backend development experience. * Strong experience developing backend services, APIs ...

Java Backend Developer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$45.75 - $59.50/hr

The role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in Java Backend Development, with a focus on Microservices and Springboot. Qualifications : Required : • Min 7+ yrs of experience in Java ...

Senior Node.js Developer

Dallas, TX

$50.75 - $65.50/hr

Produce technical documentation and support cross-functional teams during incident response Required Skills: * 6-10+ years of backend development experience with deep expertise in Node.js * Strong ...

Head of Development Greentown Labs Houston, Texas, United States Location This role requires you to be based in Boston, Houston, New York City, or California. Candidates near our Somerville, MA or ...

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Hybrid :: Backend Engineer :: Dallas

Dallas, TX • On-site

Kanak Elite Services Inc
Software Development • 51 - 200 employees

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Re-posted 10 hours ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design, architect, and implement APIs and services using Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis.

  • Optimize SQL queries and schemas to ensure high performance across large datasets.

  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and leadership teams on backend features.


Job description

Hello There,

My name is Amit Kumar, and I serve as the Sr. Technical Recruiter at Kanak-IT INC. I am reaching out to share an excellent career opportunity for the role of Backend Engineer” with our esteemed client. If you are interested then please share your updated resume at Amitkumar@kanakits.com .

Title: Backend Engineer

Location: Hybrid with 2-3 days in office in Dallas

Duration: Year Plus contract before conversion

Interview: 
1. 30 minutes with VP Engineering 
2. 60 Minute technical - Lead Engineer - this may end up being 2 people 
3. 30 Minute with VP people 
4. 60 Minute In person in Dallas with CEO 
5. Possible additional with VP of Product.  

 
Engagement : Hybrid with 2-3 days in office in Dallas (north Dallas likely - still obtaining office) - they may consider someone who is willing to relocate but likely will not cover any or much of that expense.


Keys to these positions are extensive experience in BE Node.js with ability to work to the front end as needed but 80+% BE focused and they will also need to have exceptional skills in SQL queries of large amounts of data - knowledge and desire for this as well.  They really prefer a senior resource as well.
Job Description:
As a Backend Engineer, you’ll work closely with product, engineering, and leadership to build the services and APIs that power our platform. You’ll help ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability, and contribute to the architecture and direction of our systems. This is a high-impact role where you'll have real ownership and the ability to shape engineering culture.

This position reports directly to the Head of Engineering.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Design, architect, and implement robust APIs and services using Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis
  • Optimize complex SQL queries and schemas to ensure lightning-fast performance across large datasets
  • Tackle high-scale engineering challenges to ensure reliability and efficiency under heavy traffic
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and leadership teams on backend features
  • Proactively identify and resolve technical debt; lead refactoring projects to future-proof our stack
  • Participate in team standups, code reviews, and deployment processes
  • Mentor and support other engineers, helping to elevate team-wide technical excellence
  • Take ownership of projects and drive initiatives from concept to production

Requirements/Qualifications: 

  • 5+ years of backend software engineering experience
  • Strong experience with Node.js and PostgreSQL (or equivalent relational databases)
  • Strong SQL skills — able to write, debug, and optimize complex queries on large datasets
  • Experience working on high-volume, consumer-facing platforms
  • Solid understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and scalability principles
  • Experience with DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure (preferably Google Cloud or AWS), including CI/CD, monitoring, and infrastructure as code
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a self-driven, ownership mentality
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Nice To Have:

  • Experience in the travel, marketplace, or e-commerce space
  • Experience scaling systems to millions of daily users
  • Experience building and deploying machine learning models using Vertex AI or similar platforms (e.g., SageMaker, Azure ML)
  • Contributions to open-source projects or tech communities