Backend Software Engineer
Company: Premier Global Links
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-09-09
About this role
About the Role
Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a Backend Software Engineerwith a strong builder mindset, technical curiosity, and passion for developing software. This early-career role is ideal for someone who enjoys building projects, exploring new technologies, and solving complex technical problems.
You will contribute to backend systems supporting a growing creator marketplace, working closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable software.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend software systems.
- Build scalable services and features for a marketplace platform.
- Develop and maintain APIs, databases, and backend applications.
- Work with **PostgreSQL** and support database migration initiatives.
- Debug software issues and improve application performance and reliability.
- Use modern AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and other teams to deliver technical solutions.
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Research technical problems and independently develop effective solutions.
- Contribute ideas and improvements to engineering processes and platform architecture.
Required Qualifications
- **0–2 years of primarily backend software engineering experience**, including internships, projects, or other relevant technical experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong programming and backend development fundamentals.
- Proficiency with or strong working knowledge of **PostgreSQL**.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools.
- Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn new technologies independently.
- Evidence of a strong **builder mindset**, such as personal, academic, open-source, or side projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability and willingnes...