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# Senior Software Engineer - Backend

- **Company:** Veeva Systems
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Unit Testing, Software as a Service, Relational Databases, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Software Engineering, Database Performance, Backend, Production Code, Veeva
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-software-engineer-backend-usa-58909734

## About the Role

Experteer Overview Join Veeva Ostro as a Backend Engineer to design and scale high-performance backend services powering our SaaS platform. You will balance fast delivery with long-term code health, champion testing and clean architecture. You will architect scalable APIs and collaborate cross-functionally to ship new features. This role offers impact in transforming life sciences connectivity and uptime while working in a flexible, Work Anywhere environment. Compensation / Benefits * Architect and scale high-performance APIs for Veeva Ostro's SaaS platform * Partner cross-functionally to design and ship new features * Provide technical feedback on product roadmaps and feature scoping * Champion quality through peer reviews, unit testing, and clean architecture * Optimize application and database performance to handle growth * Evaluate emerging backend technologies to improve engineering practices * Troubleshoot and resolve live system issues to maximize uptime Tasks * 5+ years of
software engineering experience shipping production code for B2B or B2C SaaS products * 5+ years of deep expertise in Python and frameworks like Django * Strong proficiency with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL * Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills Key requirements * Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance * Flexible PTO and company paid holidays * Retirement programs * 1% charitable giving program

## Description

Experteer Overview Join Veeva Ostro as a Backend Engineer to design and scale high-performance backend services powering our SaaS platform. You will balance fast delivery with long-term code health, champion testing and clean architecture. You will architect scalable APIs and collaborate cross-functionally to ship new features. This role offers impact in transforming life sciences connectivity and uptime while working in a flexible, Work Anywhere environment. Compensation / Benefits * Architect and scale high-performance APIs for Veeva Ostro's SaaS platform * Partner cross-functionally to design and ship new features * Provide technical feedback on product roadmaps and feature scoping * Champion quality through peer reviews, unit testing, and clean architecture * Optimize application and database performance to handle growth * Evaluate emerging backend technologies to improve engineering practices * Troubleshoot and resolve live system issues to maximize uptime Tasks * 5+ years of software engineering experience shipping production code for B2B or B2C SaaS products * 5+ years of deep expertise in Python and frameworks like Django * Strong proficiency with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL * Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills Key requirements * Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance * Flexible PTO and company paid holidays * Retirement programs * 1% charitable giving program


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