Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Backend in United States.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, data-intensive backend systems that power high-performance APIs and data pipelines. You will design and maintain infrastructure that reliably processes massive datasets while optimizing for performance, cost, and scalability. The position requires thoughtful engineering trade-offs and collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver robust, maintainable solutions. You will operate in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your work directly influences the efficiency and reliability of critical services. This role combines problem-solving, data-driven decision making, and pragmatic system design to ensure backend systems meet rigorous technical and operational standards. You will also have opportunities to mentor team members and contribute to technical strategy. Success in this role requires a strong foundation in backend engineering, database design, cloud services, and API development.

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems and data pipelines for large-scale data processing
• Build and support high-performance APIs and data services to reliably transport data to internal and external consumers
• Optimize backend systems for cost, performance, and reliability, making pragmatic engineering trade-offs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features that meet business and technical requirements
• Maintain code quality through reviews, documentation, and adherence to best practices
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for reliability and observability
• Contribute to the architecture and technical strategy for backend services and data infrastructure

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience
• Proficiency in Python and strong SQL skills
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and backend systems at scale
• Familiarity with REST API design and ORM frameworks such as Django or SQLAlchemy
• Hands-on experience with cloud services, particularly AWS (Redshift, Fargate, S3, RDS, IAM, OpenSearch, DynamoDB)
• Ability to work with large, complex datasets and handle imperfect or evolving data requirements
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork
• Preferred: experience in small, high-autonomy teams, database performance tuning, workflow orchestration (Airflow, Step Functions), Terraform, or email verification systems

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ($170,000–$200,000)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Remote work flexibility with high autonomy
• Opportunities to work on impactful, data-driven projects
• Collaborative, supportive, and low-ego engineering culture
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Inclusive environment and strong leadership support