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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Backend - **Company:** RAPIDSOS, INC. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, VoIP, Software Quality, Code Review, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), RabbitMQ, Software Tools, Message Oriented Middleware, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, WebSocket, Performance Testing, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Integration Tests, Apache Kafka, Non-relational Database, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bc7d44b5c248881d ## About the Role * 5+ years of professional backend experience with deep expertise in Python * Strong experience building distributed, asynchronous, event-driven systems that support high-volume workloads using message bus technologies such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS, etc. * Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions in an AWS environment * Experience working with relational and non-relational databases * Ideally has experience building AI-driven features or using AI tools to enhance acceleration of development, and is proactive about leveraging emerging technologies * Strong communication and interpersonal skills; is a team player with a positive attitude * Highly self-motivated; ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of ownership * Strong proficiency in coding best practices - ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code * Customer-centric mindset; cares deeply about delivering solutions that enable and delight customers while meeting product goals * Demonstrated expertise in problem solving - from troubleshooting issues to debugging a large codebase * Ability and willingness to collaborate in-person a few times per quarter, or as needed Nice-to-have experience (but not required!): * Experience with telephony / VoIP / SIP * Experience with websockets ## Description We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build the scalable, reliable backend systems that power the core engine of our B2B platform. While this role is focused on backend engineering, you'll shape how core services, APIs, data flows, and AI-driven capabilities are designed and built to deliver seamless, dependable functionality at scale. You'll collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to evolve a platform used by leading organizations, ensuring our systems are resilient, high-performing, and scalable in the moments that matter most. What you'll do: * Drive the architecture, design, and implementation of new features, leveraging Python * Lead strategic architectural decisions, help drive alignment, and optimize applications for performance, scalability, and accessibility * Use best-in-class software development practices (unit tests, integration tests, performance tests, monitoring, detailed functional specification and test plans) to ensure RapidSOS' products remain highly reliable and fault tolerant * Identify opportunities to assess and enhance current applications, including refactoring code and upgrading technologies used * Collaborate in an agile environment with stakeholders across Engineering, Design, GTM, and Product to develop solutions for RapidSOS products * Leverage modern AI development tools (Claude Code, Cursor or similar) to accelerate delivery and improve code quality * Actively participate in code reviews and standups, sharing knowledge, championing best practices, and contributing to the continuous improvement of team processes * Own meaningful parts of our platform, have an impact, grow with the company ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Beyond Kafka & RabbitMQ: Why NATS is the Future of Microservices Messaging](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1646-beyond-kafka-rabbitmq-why-nats-is-the-future-of-microservices-messaging) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [RAG's Not Dead, You're Just Using It Wrong! - Phil Nash](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1906-rag-s-not-dead-you-re-just-using-it-wrong-phil-nash) ## Related Articles - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this)