Senior Backend Developer

SIL Global

Senior Backend Developer responsible for server-side operations of cloud-based solutions supporting Bible translation. Collaborating with teams worldwide and developing APIs and database layers.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerGoKubernetesPHP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop and deploy server-side systems, including database creation, APIs, and hosted solutions;
Integrate data from various back-end services and databases;
Maintain, expand and scale websites and cloud-based platforms;
Collaborate with front-end developers and web designers to match visual design intent;
Provide developer-level support to the user community and development team;
Write technical reference documentation for new software features and services;
Available to travel to meet with the wider development team at least once per year;

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience;
5+ years of experience in back-end development with a solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle;
Experience in software engineering with a strong understanding of Agile development practices;
Demonstrated experience with hosted and cloud-based solutions, including AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker;
Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of APIs;
Demonstrated experience managing multiple websites and web services;
Familiarity with relevant frameworks and languages including Go and PHP;

Benefits

Comp & perks

Join our team and make a difference!
Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth
Collaborative work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

back-end developmentsoftware development lifecycleAgile development practicesAPI designcloud-based solutionsdatabase creationGoPHP

Soft Skills

collaborationtechnical documentationdeveloper support

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Computer Science