Senior Backend Engineer

About Termius
Termius
is a modern SSH client built for collaboration and productivity. It organizes infrastructure knowledge and helps troubleshoot incidents quickly to reduce costly downtime. Today, our customers include over 30,000 companies, and millions of engineers use Termius to connect to their remote servers.

While AI has transformed modern IDEs, a terminal stays the same inefficient technology since the 1970s. As a leading cross-platform SSH client, our mission is to boost productivity and foster collaboration by rebuilding the Terminal for the modern era.

We are actively growing and seeking for a
Senior Backend Engineers
to complement our team and help us make Termius the primary work instrument for many engineers worldwide in their daily routines.

Why join Termius

• Your contributions will directly influence the experience of millions of engineers and shape the future of system management tools
• The speed and quality of decision-making depend on the accessibility of information. We aim for full transparency in all our actions
• We share and ask for the candid feedback needed to become great
• We build for system engineers and aim to make complex things feel simple and visually appealing.
• Be part of a culture that values proactiveness, a fail-fast-learn-fast approach, and a strong sense of ownership

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a backend engineer
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience with building RESTful APIs
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with Django
• Solid understanding of system design principles (e.g., scalability, security)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Passion for product development and enhancing user experience
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Good communication skills in English (both written and verbal)

Optional but welcomed

• Experience with SSH protocol and network engineering

What You Will Do At Termius

• Independently manage all stages of application development, shape requirements, and lead engineering projects relating to the Termius backend
• Share responsibility for testing, releasing, and maintaining the backend codebase and related developer tools and processes
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to influence product development
• Communicate with our users to understand their needs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure their success with our platform
• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges to optimize existing systems for performance, reliability, scalability, and security
• Participate in code reviews and ensure high code quality throughout the codebase
• Automate tasks and implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows
• Troubleshoot and fix complex backend and infrastructure issues
• Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies and trends

What Do We Offer

• A full-time position and longevity benefits: paid vacation, sick leaves, and flexible time off
• Comprehensive support for employees, including equipment and professional development resources

Join us

If you're an experienced self-sufficient individual contributor passionate about product development and excited to make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and why you're a great fit for this role.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.