Senior Backend Engineer (Remote, Anywhere in Pakistan, USD Salary)

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of backend development experience, preferably in startups.
• Proven experience building and scaling SaaS products from the ground up.
• Strong hands-on expertise in the MERN stack and AWS.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to optimize and accelerate development cycles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Prior product-based experience; candidates with only agency backgrounds will not be preferred.
• Ability to make smart, fast technical decisions and establish robust backend foundations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the backend architecture and foundational setup for a new SaaS platform.
• Work hands-on to design, develop, and scale backend systems using the MERN stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across systems.
• Implement AI-assisted development practices to enhance efficiency and maintain lean operations.
• Make strategic technical decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Present and communicate technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive best practices in code quality, system design, and deployment from day one.