Software Engineer, Backend

Beacon Venture Capital

. Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs used by web and mobile applications.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeSan Carlos • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptNode.jsPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs used by web and mobile applications.
Work with senior engineers to build reliable, scalable backend systems in production environments.
Integrate with internal and external data sources, including real-time and batch data pipelines.
Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional partners to deliver backend features that support user-facing functionality.
Participate in code reviews and follow established backend best practices and architectural patterns.
Help ensure system reliability, performance, and maintainability through testing, monitoring, and documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience building backend systems, or equivalent experience through internships, projects, or coursework
Experience with at least one modern backend language such as Python or JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js)
Familiarity with designing or consuming APIs and working with databases or data stores
Exposure to production environments and an understanding of reliability, performance, and security fundamentals
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn from feedback and mentorship
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-moving environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare: 100%* of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays
Stipends: Monthly phone and wellness benefits
401(k): Offered (no current employer match, but we are committed to enhancing this benefit in the future)

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend developmentAPI designPythonJavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsdatabase managementdata pipelinessystem reliabilityperformance optimization

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilityeagerness to learnmentorshipcommunicationteamworkfeedback receptivenessorganizational skillsfast-paced environment adaptability