Senior Backend Software Engineer (USA Remote)

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As a member of the GRaF (Grading and Feedback) team, the purpose of this role is to build and maintain services reputed company to grading and feedback functionality. The Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems using AWS reputed company and reputed company technologies. This role is critical in developing and optimizing our serverless architecture. Cross functionally this role will reputed company mainly with QA, Product, UX and Support. Responsibilities: Architect and reputed company robust, scalable backend services using AWS reputed company. Design / implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems. Optimize existing services for improved performance and cost-efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services with frontend applications. 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