Senior Software Engineer, Back-End Focus in United States Embassy at Jobgether

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, Back-End Focus based in the United States.

The Senior Software Engineer, Back-End Focus will play a critical role in building and scaling technology solutions that power a modern insurance platform. This position combines backend engineering expertise with opportunities to contribute to front-end systems, architecture, and product innovation. The role focuses on solving complex technical challenges, delivering high-impact features, and improving the reliability and scalability of core systems. Working in a remote-first and fast-moving environment, this engineer will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and cross-functional teams to create meaningful customer experiences. The ideal candidate is a strong technical owner who enjoys mentoring others, making thoughtful design decisions, and driving engineering excellence. This is an opportunity to have a direct impact while helping shape the future of a growing technology-driven organization.

The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions while contributing to technical strategy, team growth, and product delivery. This role requires strong ownership, collaboration, and the ability to balance short-term execution with long-term engineering improvements.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Ruby, with occasional contributions in Python and TypeScript.
• Develop and enhance front-end functionality using modern JavaScript frameworks and TypeScript.
• Lead and contribute to architectural discussions and technical decisions that improve system scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Deliver complex features from concept through production while maintaining strong quality and testing standards.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum processes, including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, project teams, and engineering stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance.
• Advocate for strategic technical investments and clearly communicate trade-offs to stakeholders.
• Improve engineering workflows, tooling, and development practices to increase team effectiveness.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute to improving customer and internal experiences.

The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer with a strong backend foundation, proven ability to deliver complex production systems, and a passion for building scalable technology. They should be comfortable working independently, collaborating across teams, and mentoring other engineers in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated experience delivering large, complex software projects in production environments.
• Strong proficiency in Ruby and experience working with Python and/or TypeScript.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational database systems.
• Experience contributing to architecture design, technical decisions, and long-term system improvements.
• Ability to evaluate technical investments and communicate their benefits and trade-offs effectively.
• Experience mentoring engineers through code reviews, collaboration, or informal leadership.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate independently with limited technical guidance.
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Preferred location in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT or EDT).

• Competitive salary package and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions up to 4% of eligible earnings.
• Multiple medical plan options with dental and vision coverage.
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions based on medical plan selection.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental benefits including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance options.
• Access to mental health support and confidential counseling resources.
• Flexible paid time off for exempt employees, plus company-observed holidays.
• Paid parental leave, including up to 14 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non-birthing parents.
• Career growth opportunities and internal mobility across the organization.
• Professional development support, including budgets for certifications, conferences, and learning opportunities.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from approved locations.