Job Title: Backend Software Engineer III 
Location: Remote - PST preferred
Duration: 9 months
 
Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Backend Software Engineer to join our Media team, working closely with Horizon TV and Horizon Media Player.
• The ideal candidate will have strong backend development skills in one or more server-side languages (e.g., PHP, Java, Go, C/C++), with experience building reliable, scalable services.
• AWS experience is a plus, and candidates with video/media background are strongly preferred.
• The candidate will work closely with senior engineers to design, develop, test, and debug backend systems that power media applications at scale.

 
Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop backend services and APIs using server-side languages such as PHP, Java, Go, or C/C++, supporting media-related applications
• Debug complex backend systems to identify and fix issues impacting performance, reliability, and scalability
• Implement best practices for operational excellence, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability
• Develop monitoring and alerting systems to detect issues before they become critical
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, media, and infrastructure engineers
• Troubleshoot production issues and make system changes as needed to resolve them

 
Skills:

• Proficiency in one or more server-side languages (PHP, Java, Go, C/C++); PHP experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of backend engineering principles: APIs, data modeling, caching, queuing
• Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently
• Experience with AI development tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) and an AI-native mindset—using AI to multiply efforts in coding, debugging, and cross-disciplinary work—is a plus.

 
Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field required
• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering; video/media domain experience is a plus

 
How many rounds of interviews?
3 rounds
Types of Interviews
One initial screen with manager, one regarding coding and one regarding system design
Interview Duration
30 minutes for screen and 45 minutes for coding and other round
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 70.00/hr.