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Jobgether

Senior Software Back End Engineer

USRemote · United States
Senior · Full-time · Security & IT
POSTED 6 NOVVERIFIED 3H AGO
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Pay · posted
$122k–165k
mkt median $199k
Open for
0d
since 6 Nov
Hiring · 30d
2,000
+648 net · open roles
PythonJavaAWSDistributed systems

Accountabilities

Design, develop, and deliver production-ready features that improve the reliability and performance of core software services.

Enhance major read and write paths supporting customer intake, application screening, and information dissemination.

Identify system bottlenecks, architectural weaknesses, and business logic issues, then develop effective solutions.

Take ownership of product and engineering challenges, from problem identification through implementation, documentation, and performance measurement.

Build and improve components of distributed, multi-tier systems, including storage, caching, and application layers.

Contribute to microservice-based architectures and high-throughput systems.

Participate in system design and architectural discussions, communicating technical decisions and trade-offs clearly.

Support system modernization and transformation initiatives.

Work across the technology stack to resolve problems independently and deliver complete solutions.

Mentor junior developers and promote sound engineering practices across the team.

Explore and adopt new technologies, frameworks, AI tools, and automation approaches to improve productivity and engineering outcomes.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant software engineering experience.

U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust 6C clearance.

Demonstrated experience delivering impactful, production-ready software solutions of varying complexity.

Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as Java or Python.

Experience designing and implementing distributed systems and multi-tier architectures.

Practical experience with microservice architectures and exposure to high-throughput systems.

Solid understanding of cloud engineering principles, including AWS, asynchronous systems, and service integration patterns.

Familiarity with design patterns, system reliability, scalability principles, and software modernization approaches.

Ability to contribute effectively to system design and architectural decisions.

Strong ownership mindset, with a commitment to quality across communication, code, and documentation.

Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to teammates and stakeholders.

Experience mentoring peers or junior developers.

Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and work through ambiguous or unfamiliar problem domains.

Interest in using AI and automation tools to improve software development workflows.

Availability for a fully remote position with approximately 0–10% business travel.

Benefits

Annual salary range: $122,275–$165,431, depending on experience, geographic location, and applicable contractual requirements. Actual compensation may fall outside this range.

Medical insurance options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

Dental and vision coverage.

401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options and employer matching.

Flexible work arrangements, including full flexible workweeks where applicable.

Paid time off covering vacation, personal needs, and illness; new employees typically receive 15 days per calendar year, prorated based on hire date.

10 paid holidays annually, prorated based on hire date.

Up to 160 hours of paid family leave within a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.

Additional paid leave for parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty needs.

Short- and long-term disability coverage.

Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and personal accident insurance.

Critical illness and business travel accident insurance.

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.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.

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