Senior Backend Engineer

Clever Real Estate

128d • $155,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Clever is a venture-backed real estate technology company on a mission to revolutionize the way people buy, sell, and manage real estate. We are at the forefront of innovation, combining cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise to create seamless, efficient, and transparent real estate experiences. We've built the leading online education platform in real estate and earned a perfect 5.0 TrustPilot rating—helping consumers save over $160 million in real estate fees. If you're excited to play a key leadership role at a company that transforms how people navigate their real estate journey, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience with a focus on modern frameworks and scalable architecture.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Ruby.
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design, database modeling, and querying.
• Strong grasp of design patterns — and the wisdom to know when to apply them.
• Experience with BDD or TDD methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Django or Ruby on Rails (strong plus).
• Experience with Heroku, AWS, and microservices or minilith architectures (strong plus).

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend systems and APIs that power our core operational and partner platforms.
• Refactor and improve existing services to increase developer productivity and reduce tech debt.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, operations) to translate business requirements into reliable, maintainable code.
• Implement testing best practices (BDD/TDD) to ensure quality, reliability, and performance.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and help define the evolution of our backend systems. Proactively propose alternative solutions, weighing risks and rewards thoughtfully.
• Mentor teammates through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance. Embrace feedback loops and share learnings from challenges to drive team growth.

Benefits

• Salary: $155,000-170,000/year + equity
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off: 18 days PTO (increases with tenure) + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) Plan: Retirement plan through Guideline
• Parental Leave: 6–12 weeks
• Wellness Perks: 3 free counseling sessions & weekly optional meditation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees