Senior Software 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 Engineer (Backend) based in the United States.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced backend engineer to build scalable cloud-based solutions that power mission-critical business operations. In this role, you will collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to transform complex requirements into reliable, high-performing software. You'll contribute throughout the entire development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to testing and optimization, while mentoring fellow engineers and promoting engineering excellence. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you'll help deliver innovative products that create meaningful value for customers while influencing technical direction and best practices across the organization.
Accountabilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and applications that deliver reliable, high-quality user experiences.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including solution design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
- Evaluate architectural approaches, provide implementation estimates, and recommend scalable solutions for new features and enhancements.
- Ensure application performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability through high engineering standards and code quality practices.
- Own the end-to-end delivery of new product features, from initial concept through production release and continuous improvement.
- Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and engineering best practices.
- Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while supporting business growth through technology.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Java and SQL-based relational databases such as MySQL.
- Proven experience designing and implementing scalable applications and backend services within modern software environments.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and application performance optimization.
- Experience working in Agile development environments with cross-functional product and engineering teams.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities with the capacity to navigate ambiguity and deliver practical, scalable solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with a product-focused mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor teammates and contribute to technical leadership initiatives.
- Experience with JavaScript and React is a plus.
- Familiarity with AWS cloud services is considered an advantage.
- Candidates must be located within the Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zones of the United States.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, including fully covered employee-only medical plan options and family premium contributions.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid maternity, parental bonding, and medical leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Monthly wellness reimbursement of up to $60 for fitness, mental health, or other well-being expenses.
- $300 home office setup bonus after one year of employment.
- Continuing education support and professional development opportunities.
- Free confidential mental health counseling through BetterHelp.
- Collaborative team culture with regular company events and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
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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