Backend Engineer Job at Zuplo

Backend Engineer

Zuplo

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Zuplo is reimagining the API Gateway for developers. Founded by the folks behind Auth0’s developer experience and Azure API Management, we are an innovative and fast-growing startup that is moved by building products developers love to use. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and driven by a shared vision to create exceptional products and services. As we scale, we're looking for a talented Backend Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our infrastructure.

Job Responsibility:

Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud-based infrastructure using a variety of cloud providers like AWS, Azure, GCP, Akamai, and Cloudflare
Write and maintain code primarily on Zuplo’s backend - primarily in Node.js, Go, and some Rust
Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for application deployment, scaling, and monitoring
Automate CI/CD pipelines to streamline development, testing, and deployment workflows
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and fault-tolerant systems
Monitor system performance and implement proactive improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency
Collaborate closely with developers to optimize system architecture and deployment processes
Maintain and improve infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team

Requirements:

Experience building and maintaining highly available systems
Expert level knowledge of languages and frameworks such as Node.js, TypeScript, and Go
Strong experience with AWS and/or GCP cloud platforms
Proven experience with Kubernetes for orchestration and containerized application management
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Solid understanding of networking, DNS, firewalls, and load balancers in cloud environments
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi)

Nice to have:

Experience in startups or fast-paced environments
Familiarity with multi-cloud strategies and hybrid deployments
Understanding of security best practices in cloud and containerized environments
Experience with serverless architectures and tools

What we offer:

A fully remote position
Competitive salary and equity
An opportunity to work with a passionate and driven team
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
The chance to make a significant impact on our growing startup

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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