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# Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
- **Location:** Waltham, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $163,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Payment Systems, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Construction, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Large Language Models, Software Application Programming, Backend, Kotlin, Information Technology, Code Testing, Deployment Automation, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1bc21b2d-225a-4692-a52e-f2d433f96679

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
 * 6+ years of professional backend software development experience
 * Strong programming experience with Java, Kotlin, or comparable object-oriented languages such as Python or .NET
 * Deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and software engineering best practices
 * Experience working with relational databases and strong SQL skills
 * Excellent problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering high-quality production software
 * Strong communication and interpersonal skills
 * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
 * Comfortable learning new technologies and adapting to changing business needs

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Experience building applications in highly distributed, cloud-based environments
 * Familiarity with AWS or other major cloud platforms
 * Experience supporting payment systems, integrations, or partner-facing services
 * Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and large language model (LLM) technologies
 * Experience working within modern CI/CD environments and automated deployment pipelines
 * Ability to contribute across multiple business domains and technical areas, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

## Description

What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities

 * Partner with product managers, frontend engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutions
 * Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services within the Payments & Partnerships domain
 * Take ownership of features from requirements gathering through production deployment and ongoing support
 * Write clean, scalable, and well-tested code with a strong emphasis on quality and maintainability
 * Collaborate with team members to rapidly iterate on new functionality and product enhancements
 * Contribute to architectural decisions and technical improvements across the platform
 * Utilize AI-powered development tools to improve engineering efficiency and accelerate experimentation
 * Support continuous integration and deployment processes to deliver software reliably and frequently


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