Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript/Python/C#) - Remote

Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript/Python/C#) - Remote Kake is a remote-first company and a people-first global community of senior engineers. Kake engineers are behind some of the world’s most innovative products (Brands you’ve heard!), from Fortune 500 to fast-growing companies. We believe it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. Our community spans 45,000+ engineers across 55+ countries; join a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive (and love eating kake!). We’re looking for Senior Backend Engineers specializing in TypeScript, Python, or C#, skilled in building high-performance, scalable systems that support millions of users, and committed to solid architectural judgment and engineering best practices. It's a great fit for people who enjoy owning problems end-to-end and collaborating closely with product and frontend teams to ship reliable, well-crafted software. What you’ll build and own • Build and ship production backend services end-to-end in TypeScript, Python, or C#, owning your work from implementation through deployment. • Design, build, and version REST or GraphQL APIs that serve as the contract between frontend and backend systems. • Make architecture decisions around data modelling, service boundaries, and component design, applying event-driven thinking where it fits. • Model and query data across relational and NoSQL stores, choosing the right database and structure for each use case. • Write clean, well-tested code and set up the observability needed to catch and debug issues in live systems. Core Requirements • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with hands-on work in TypeScript, Python, or C#. • Hands-on experience designing and versioning REST or GraphQL APIs. • Experience with modern git workflows, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure such as GCP, AWS, or Azure. • Strong system-design instincts: data modelling, component architecture, and event-driven thinking. • Comfortable with relational databases and SQL, plus familiarity with NoSQL such as MongoDB or similar. • A genuine bar for clean, testable, robust code, backed by sound testing and observability habits. • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills across distributed systems. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. • Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment. Nice-to-Have • AI-forward mindset with active use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) to accelerate delivery, while staying the engineer who judges correctness. • Experience with e-commerce, payments, video platforms, or other correctness-critical domains is a strong plus. • Availability to work aligned with the partner's time zone. Why Join Kake? The icing on the Kake: • 💰 Competitive Pay in USD: Work globally, get paid globally. • 🌎 Fully Remote: Simply put, we trust you. • 💜 Better Me Fund: We invest in your personal growth and passions. • 🎂 Compassion is Badass: Join a community that invests in social good. Ready for your piece of the Kake? Apply now! Quick note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.