Senior Software Engineer (Backend / Platform) - REMOTE

ASGN Incorporated
United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$150,000.0 - $225,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Node.Js Systems Development Life Cycle TypeScript Backend Event Driven Architecture Build Management

Job description

A rapidly growing software company is hiring Senior Engineers to help build scalable products and internal systems powering complex operational workflows for enterprise customers.

The engineering team is highly product-focused and operates in a fast-moving, low-bureaucracy environment where engineers are trusted with significant ownership and autonomy.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building systems from the ground up, solving complex technical problems, and working closely with other strong engineers in an execution-focused culture.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable backend services and APIs
  • Develop systems that support high-volume operational workflows
  • Work across product, platform, and infrastructure initiatives
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ship quickly
  • Contribute to architecture and technical decision making
  • Own projects throughout the full development lifecycle

Requirements

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience building modern backend systems
  • Startup or high-growth product company experience preferred
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, highly autonomous environments
  • Strong ownership mentality and product thinking

Preferred Technologies

Experience with some combination of:

  • Node.js
  • TypeScript
  • Python
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS or other cloud platforms
  • Distributed systems / event-driven architectures

Engineers from adjacent modern backend ecosystems are welcome.

Benefits & conditions

3.63.6 out of 5 stars Remote $150,000 - $225,000 a year - Full-time, * $150K-$225K base salary

  • Equity
  • Fully remote within the US
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • High-growth environment with strong long-term upside

This is a strong opportunity for engineers who prefer building and ownership over heavy process and bureaucracy., $150000 - $225000 USD per year

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