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Sr. Software Engineer- Backend (Bay Area/Denver)
Remote Backend Development role with clear candidate location fit.
PostedJun 15, 2026
Eligible countries1 accepted country
Seniority signalSenior
Work settingRemote
Accepted candidate locations
USA
Role overview
Sr. Software Engineer- Backend (Bay Area/Denver)
Requirements and responsibilities
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Responsibilities
- Analyze and provide feedback on product requirements.
- Implement features and functionality with clean and maintainable codes.
- Take pride in software quality through rigorous functional testing and writing automated unit tests.
- Troubleshoot production issues, provide resolutions and recommendations for improvement.
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong backend development background
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong experience with Javascript, Typescript and Node.js.
- Strong fundamental understanding of relational Databases (Postgresql, Mysql).
- Proven experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance web applications.
- Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
- Proven experience on building backend services with high availability and scalability requirements.
- Able to model and design intuitive and scalable schemas.
- Experience with agile/scrum development methodologies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Passion for technology and a continuous learner mindset.
- Motivated to leverage new AI tools and technologies.
- Someone who isn't afraid of responsibility, a good sense of humor and a down-to-earth personality.
- Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms and DevOps practices is a plus.
Here's a glimpse into our Interview Process:
- Recruiting Interview (30 min via google video)
- Hiring Manager Interview (1 hr via google video)
- Technical Interview/Coding Exercise (90 min )
- Panel Interview (Meet various leaders cross-functionally, split up into 4-5 video calls for 30-45 min each)
- Offer!
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