Backend Engineer

SaaS-based Developer Skills Platform helping 2,500+ companies assess and hire developer talent, backed by Y Combinator with $100M+ funding.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Education
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Description For Backend Engineer

HackerRank is revolutionizing the tech hiring landscape with its Developer Skills Platform, serving over 2,500 prestigious companies and 23M+ developers worldwide. As a Backend Engineer, you'll join a mission-driven company that values skills over pedigree.

You'll be responsible for executing complex end-to-end projects, ensuring timely delivery, and being a technical leader within your team. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies, particularly Ruby on Rails, and contributing to highly-available distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience with dynamic programming languages and MVC frameworks, strong database modeling skills, and expertise in cloud technologies (AWS). You'll be part of a team that values code quality, continuous improvement, and mentorship.

HackerRank offers a comprehensive benefits package including home office setup stipend, remote work enablement, professional development opportunities, and equity options. The company's impressive client roster includes LinkedIn, Stripe, and Peloton.

As a Y Combinator alumnus backed by top-tier VCs, HackerRank provides a unique opportunity to work on technology that's reshaping how companies evaluate and hire technical talent. The company culture emphasizes data-driven decision making, ownership, and customer delight.

This remote position offers the flexibility to work from India while being part of a global team that's setting the standard for developer skills assessment. Join us in our mission to change the world to value skills over pedigree.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Backend Engineer

  • Execute and deliver large and complex projects end-to-end
  • Ensure timely delivery of product deliverables
  • Lead technical discussions and provide guidance for troubleshooting
  • Monitor and improve key Business and Engineering metrics
  • Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions
  • Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices
  • Participate in hiring initiatives

Requirements For Backend Engineer

Ruby
React
Kubernetes
  • 2+ years expertise in dynamic programming language and MVC framework (Ruby on Rails preferred)
  • Strong experience in database modeling and optimization
  • Expertise in Cloud technologies (AWS preferred)
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and workflows
  • Experience in building highly-available and scalable distributed systems
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Self-motivated with ability to drive decisions independently

Benefits For Backend Engineer

Equity
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • One-time home office setup stipend
  • Monthly Remote Work Enablement Stipend
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Wellbeing Benefits (Headspace)
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work hours
  • Insurance coverage (term life, personal accident, medical)
  • Employee stock options

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