Job Description

About the Role

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a Backend Software Engineer with a strong builder mindset, technical curiosity, and passion for developing software. This early-career role is ideal for someone who enjoys building projects, exploring new technologies, and solving complex technical problems.

You will contribute to backend systems supporting a growing creator marketplace, working closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend software systems.
• Build scalable services and features for a marketplace platform.
• Develop and maintain APIs, databases, and backend applications.
• Work with PostgreSQL and support database migration initiatives.
• Debug software issues and improve application performance and reliability.
• Use modern AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and other teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Research technical problems and independently develop effective solutions.
• Contribute ideas and improvements to engineering processes and platform architecture.

Required Qualifications

• 0–2 years of primarily backend software engineering experience , including internships, projects, or other relevant technical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong programming and backend development fundamentals.
• Proficiency with or strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL .
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools.
• Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn new technologies independently.
• Evidence of a strong builder mindset , such as personal, academic, open-source, or side projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site 5 days per week in the NYC Metropolitan Area .
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a startup, marketplace, high-growth technology company, or similar environment.
• Experience building and launching personal software projects.
• Experience with APIs, backend services, databases, or distributed systems.
• Familiarity with AI/automation technologies.
• Experience with database migrations.
• Experience as a founder or founding engineer.
• Git/GitHub and modern software development workflows.

What We Value

We are looking for engineers who genuinely enjoy building . Strong candidates can demonstrate something they have created, whether a personal application, open-source project, technical tool, startup, or other software project.

Curiosity, ownership, technical depth, and willingness to work in an early-stage environment are highly valued.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, in-office position in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Employees are expected to work from the office 5 days per week .

Equal Opportunity

Premier Global Links LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered based on their skills, experience, education, and qualifications.

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