Senior Back-End Engineer

Node.js Python Golang Java C# Work fully remote, globally Join a team spread across the world and enjoy true location freedom while collaborating with talented engineers everywhere. Work with top brands Riot Games, Fox, Coinbase, Epic Games, and so much more. Gamified community you’ll love Engage in online events, compete in challenges, and attend Outposts and summits that bring X-Teamers together learning, connecting, and leveling up globally. Work-life harmony & support Enjoy flexible schedules, wellness stipends, and support to make sure you’re thriving both professionally and personally.

About the Role

X-Team empowers the world’s leading brands to scale their engineering capabilities by providing high-performing, on-demand tech talent vetted for both technical excellence and cultural fit. As pioneers in remote work, we ensure seamless integration and industry-leading retention through a human-driven approach that prioritizes continuous progress. Our global community of elite developers is energized by our Keep Moving Forward ethos, ready to tackle complex challenges and deliver exceptional results.

Most Important

Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining backend services in any modern language (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, Go, C#, etc.)
Proven experience designing and developing APIs and microservices
Solid understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization
Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases in production environments
Strong knowledge of distributed systems concepts and backend best practices

Nice to Have

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
Exposure to event-driven architectures or messaging systems

Personal Traits

Proactive communicator in remote environments
Ownership mindset from design to deployment and maintenance
Continuous learner, staying up to date with evolving backend technologies and architectural patterns

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Our Hiring Process

May change based on various factors (role, profile completeness, etc).

## Initial Interview

Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if they'd like to proceed with an initial interview. Duration: ~ 1 week

## Skills Assessment

After a successful initial interview, the next step will be an assessment of your technical skills in order to build an 'X-Profile' that we can share with the relevant partner. Duration: ~ 1 week

## Interview with Our Partner

We'll schedule an interview for you to meet our partner, during which you'll get to know more details about the specific role you have been matched with. Duration: ~ 1 week

FAQ

X-Team is committed to providing the ultimate work experience for engineers.

Do you provide paid vacation?

X-Team doesn’t offer paid vacation time, but can arrange for vacation time. We encourage you to incorporate vacation time, health insurance, etc... into your hourly rate.

Will I be working full-time or part-time hours?

At X-Team, we only hire people who can fully dedicate themselves to a project. That means a standard 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Do I need to take care of my own taxes?

Yes. Because we hire you as a full-time contractor, you’ll need to take care of your own taxes. If this is your first time doing so, we recommend you get the advice of a qualified tax advisor to understand the requirements of your country.