Senior Backend Engineer - Core Services

Jobgether

13d • $146,000 - $182,000

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services that power key features and products in a fast-growing, tech-forward environment. You will work as part of a cross-functional team, contributing to architectural decisions, cloud-based deployments, and monitoring systems for performance and reliability. The position involves hands-on coding, mentoring teammates, and collaborating closely with peers to solve challenging technical problems. You will leverage modern technologies, including Go, Kubernetes, and GraphQL, to enhance core service architectures. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in a distributed team, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a meaningful impact on product performance and customer experience.

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with at least 6 years supporting production systems.
• Strong experience in distributed systems, scalable architectures, and cloud environments.
• Proficiency with microservices design, modern API development, and debugging complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with Go, GraphQL, and understanding of graph databases.
• Knowledge of operating systems, networking, and virtual machine technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a distributed, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize scalable backend services to support new features and products.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure robust, reliable code.
• Assist in deployment and management of services in Kubernetes.
• Collaborate on architectural decisions and system design for backend services.
• Design and instrument systems to monitor key performance indicators.
• Mentor and share knowledge with team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Lead by example, embodying company values of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $146,000 – $182,000, based on experience and skills.
• Annual bonus potential of 10% and equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-cost medical plan.
• Flexible parental leave plans (5 or 13 weeks fully paid).
• 401(k) matching at 100% for the first 3% you save, and 50% for 3-5%.
• Company-sponsored outdoor adventures and industry perks.
• Annual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to support an active lifestyle.
• Flexible time away packages including PTO, STO, VTO, quiet weeks, and floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees