Senior Backend Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
$140,000 - $170,000
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

API
Amazon Web Services
DevOps
Google Cloud Platform
IDEA
IaaS
IoT
Java
Machine Learning (ML)
Microsoft Azure
Node.js
Relational Databases
SQL
backend
full stack
AWS
GCP
Azure
Cloud
Review code
Go
Node
Go Programming Language
golang
API Design

Job Details

No third part vendors

Senior Backend Software Engineer

We re looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer who s excited to get their hands dirty, solve real problems, and move fast. You ll play a critical role on a small, highly collaborative team working on products that directly impact our partners and customers.

This isn t a siloed role we want someone who s not just comfortable, but energized by jumping into conversations with the product team, account managers, and customers. You ll help shape features from concept to launch and ensure they drive real customer value.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain backend systems that are reliable, scalable, and performant
  • Write clean, maintainable code and make thoughtful architectural decisions
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and account managers to build products that solve real user needs
  • Take ownership of features and systems, driving them from idea to production
  • Review code, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of learning and continuous improvement
  • Troubleshoot issues in production and help improve system observability and resilience

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development
  • Strong knowledge of one or more backend languages (e.g., Java, Go, Node.js, etc.)
  • Experience with relational databases, SQL, API design, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure)
  • A history of working cross-functionally with non-engineering teammates (design, product, accounts, etc.)
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where priorities can shift
  • Bonus:
  • Experience with DevOps, security, collaborating with ML teams, and/or IoT devices
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