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Lead Backend Engineer BFF - Bumble

Backend Engineer

We're looking for a Backend Engineer focused on designing and building scalable technical solutions. This lead role requires 7+ years of relevant experience.

About the role

Lead Backend Engineer BFF at the organization.

Key technologies: Software Development, System Design, Problem Solving.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services
Design database schemas and optimize queries for performance
Implement authentication, caching and scalability solutions
Collaborate with frontend engineers to define API contracts

Requirements

7+ years of relevant experience in backend engineer
Proficiency in SQL and/or NoSQL databases
Familiarity with microservices and containerization

Skills

software developmentsystem designproblem solving

CompanyBumble

DepartmentEngineering

LocationNew York, NY, United States

Experience7+ years

Tenurefull-time

LevelLead

Posted June 18, 2026