Sr. Software Engineer (Backend) (Remote - US) at Jobgether

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

160000.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Backend Systems, Cloud Platforms, AWS, CI/CD Processes, Automated Testing, Serverless Architectures, Microservices, Containerized Deployments, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Collaboration, Communication, Organizational Abilities, Golang, Databases, React

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Software Engineer (Backend) in the United States. This role provides the opportunity to design, build, and maintain high-performing backend systems that power critical digital products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement scalable APIs, ensure system reliability, and optimize performance for high-traffic workloads. The position emphasizes thoughtful engineering practices, automated testing, and continuous improvement, enabling you to deliver secure, efficient, and high-quality software. You will contribute to cloud-based architectures, microservices, and distributed systems while mentoring junior engineers and helping shape engineering standards. This role offers a dynamic, virtual-first environment where adaptability, collaboration, and innovation are highly valued. Your work will have a direct impact on the quality, reliability, and user experience of mission-critical solutions. Accountabilities: · Design, develop, deploy, and maintain production-ready backend API solutions. · Write and execute unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure software quality. · Create and maintain internal and public API documentation. · Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, researchers, and cloud/operations teams to define requirements and implement features. · Follow Agile/Scrum methodologies including daily stand-ups, planning, refinements, and retrospectives. · Mentor junior engineers, provide guidance, and promote best practices across teams. · Contribute to the adoption of modern tools and technologies to improve development efficiency and reliability. · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. · 5+ years of professional experience in software development, particularly backend systems. · Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, and knowledge of deploying scalable solutions. · Proficiency in CI/CD processes and automated testing frameworks. · Experience with serverless architectures, microservices, and containerized deployments (Docker). · Strong problem-solving, analytical, and logical reasoning skills. · Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational abilities. · Preferred: experience with Golang, AWS services (ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, API Gateway), infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK), databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, RDS), front-end SPA frameworks (React/Redux), or other programming languages (Java, Python, C++, Bash, Groovy). · Competitive salary range: $125,000 – $160,000 per year. · Up to a 10% annual incentive bonus and equity opportunities. · Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, and financial benefits, including retirement plans. · Paid time off, volunteer time, and company holidays. · Learning and development support including e-learning, tuition reimbursement, and hackathons. · Home office setup allowance and flexible work arrangements. · Additional perks: pet insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile is reviewed through our AI-powered screening process to efficiently and fairly identify top talent: · 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. · 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to generate a match score. · 🎯 The top 3 candidates with the highest match are automatically shortlisted. · 🧠 If needed, our human team conducts an additional manual review to ensure no strong profiles are missed. This process is transparent, skills-based, and unbiased, focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is finalized, it is shared with the hiring company, who then manages interviews and next steps. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Design, develop, deploy, and maintain production-ready backend API solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensure software quality through testing and contribute to cloud-based architectures and microservices.