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# Senior Software Engineer, Data Layer

- **Company:** The Ladders
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $186,065.0 - $218,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Code Review, Distributed Systems, Data Layers, Build Management, Microservices
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p9zo5enixj

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in engineering complex, production-grade distributed systems
 * Proficient in backend languages like Go or Java, with experience in microservices and API platforms
 * Proven project delivery skills, from design to monitoring, in high-reliability environments
 * Ability to create clean APIs from complex systems, managing on-call duties effectively
 * Collaboration skills to align technical strategies with cross-functional teams
 * Experience utilizing generative AI to enhance workflow efficiency and oversight

## Description

* Own and deliver projects from scoping to production validation, focusing on high-priority initiatives
 * Design and build reliable, low-latency systems that serve millions, optimizing service performance
 * Enhance the API framework for fast and easy independent development across teams
 * Drive operational excellence by owning service-level objectives and incident responses
 * Collaborate with product teams to craft API schemas and support service launches
 * Set technical standards through code reviews and mentorship, influencing architectural direction


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