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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II - **Company:** Modus Closing - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $126,990.0 - $141,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Design of User Interfaces, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Cypress (Programming Language), Technical Debt, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=43af3b523d85bef2 ## About the Role * 2-4 years of software engineering experience developing well-tested, high-performance applications. * Strong backend engineering skills with proficiency in languages such as Go, Node.js, Python, or Java. * Practical experience working with modern frontend technologies, ideally TypeScript and React, and a willingness to tackle full-stack challenges. * Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and implementation trade-offs. * Experience building and consuming APIs (gRPC or REST) and working within microservice architectures. * Familiarity with AWS/cloud technologies, event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka), and modern CI/CD tooling is a strong plus. * Dedication to software testing best practices (e.g., Jest, Cypress, or equivalent backend testing frameworks). * A collaborative mindset with a track record of independent execution on straightforward technical problems and an eagerness to seek guidance when facing ambiguity. * Practical experience or strong interest in using AI-assisted development tools (like ClaudeCode or GitHub Copilot) in real delivery environments. * BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. ## Description * Contribute Across the Stack: While primarily backend-focused, you will actively contribute to the frontend development of intuitive user interfaces (using modern frameworks like React), ensuring seamless full-stack feature delivery. * Deliver Features End-to-End: Work independently to deliver small to mid-sized components and collaborate with senior engineers to implement more complex technical designs, ensuring code is secure, stable, and testable. * Enhance Operational Excellence: Improve operational metrics, enhance system monitoring, and participate in team on-call rotations to ensure the reliability and stability of our integrated services. * Drive Quality and Testing: Write high-quality, maintainable code with minimal defects. 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