Sr. Software Engineer, Backend

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 offers an exciting opportunity to design, build, and optimize high-performance backend systems that support a large-scale marketplace. You will work on scalable microservices, distributed systems, and critical backend features, directly impacting millions of users. The role combines hands-on coding with architectural decision-making, mentoring, and collaboration across product and frontend teams. You will contribute to shaping backend technology strategy, improving performance, and implementing best practices for modern backend development. This is a dynamic, remote-friendly environment where technical innovation, system reliability, and team growth are top priorities.

• Accountabilities
• Lead the development and maintenance of backend services, including payment processing, inventory management, and core platform features.
• Design and implement scalable architectures, including microservices, event-driven systems, and service mesh patterns.
• Make technical decisions regarding coding standards, performance optimization, testing strategies, and system design.
• Mentor and guide engineers through code reviews, technical presentations, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with product and frontend teams to define requirements, assess feasibility, and ensure feature success.
• Optimize backend performance through database tuning, caching strategies, load balancing, and scalability improvements.
• Contribute to long-term backend roadmap, including technology evaluation, platform strategy, and technical debt management.
• Lead architectural discussions for major system changes and feature implementations.
• Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of backend development experience, preferably with large-scale distributed systems.
• Expertise in Go and PHP, with deep knowledge of backend development best practices.
• Strong experience with microservices architecture, service mesh, and performance optimization techniques.
• Hands-on experience with modern deployment tools and infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
• Excellent architectural, system design, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Agentic AI tools and workflows is a plus.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead technical teams, with excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Benefits
• Flexible Work: Fully remote within the US, with autonomy in scheduling.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary aligned with geographic cost-of-living zones; includes equity and performance-based incentives.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Generous PTO and parental leave policies.
• Professional Growth: Access to new tools, technologies, and opportunities to expand technical expertise.
• Team Culture: Collaborative, supportive environment that values mentorship, learning, and recognition.

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 goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 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 determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.