Backend & Platform Engineer

ZeroPunch is seeking a Backend & Platform Engineer to build and evolve its backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and technical architecture. The role focuses on developing reliable, scalable, real-time products across APIs, PostgreSQL, distributed systems, and AWS infrastructure, while contributing to architectural decisions and platform improvements. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain performant APIs and backend servicesDevelop and improve AWS infrastructure, deployments, CI/CD, and production operationsDesign and optimize PostgreSQL queries, schemas, and database interactionsContribute to distributed systems, event-driven workflows, and real-time synchronizationApply sound architectural principles and design patterns to build maintainable, extensible systemsImprove observability, security, testing, and system reliabilityCollaborate on technical decisions, evaluate technologies, and implement architectural improvements Qualifications 2–4 years of backend engineering experie