Senior Software Development Engineer (Backend)
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer (Backend) based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to build and scale backend systems that power a modern platform transforming how professionals manage complex workflows. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize reliable software solutions while collaborating with talented engineers and cross-functional teams. You will contribute to architectural decisions, improve system performance, and deliver impactful features used by thousands of organizations. The position combines technical ownership, innovation, and problem-solving within an agile development environment. You will work with modern cloud technologies, APIs, databases, and AI-powered capabilities to create scalable solutions. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys mentoring others, improving systems, and building technology that drives meaningful business outcomes.
Accountabilities
- Design, develop, maintain, and optimize backend applications using modern technologies including Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, cloud platforms, and database systems.
- Build scalable APIs, integrations, and backend services while ensuring reliability, performance, security, and maintainability.
- Develop and enhance software features, improve existing processes, and contribute to continuous platform innovation.
- Perform day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, data manipulation, migrations, reporting, and support activities across existing applications.
- Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs, third-party integrations, and proprietary platform services.
- Conduct detailed code reviews, promote engineering best practices, and support the technical growth of junior engineers through mentorship.
- Collaborate closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide technical support and resolve critical production issues when needed.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly with engineering teams, leadership, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with strong expertise in Node.js environments.
- Advanced proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript, with experience building production-grade applications.
- Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL database design, optimization, and data management practices.
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and backend service architectures.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, with strong preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Experience with Express.js or similar backend frameworks.
- Familiarity with Docker, containerization, authentication, authorization patterns, and secure software development practices.
- Experience with Elasticsearch, microservices architecture, message queues, performance optimization, and serverless technologies is highly preferred.
- Exposure to AI/ML API integrations, third-party APIs, background processing, Firebase, or document processing technologies is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in an agile, collaborative environment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing technology environment focused on innovation.
- Access to experienced leadership and opportunities for professional growth.
- Collaborative culture with opportunities to learn and contribute to impactful projects.
- Company-provided perks and branded equipment.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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