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# Sr. Software Engineer - Backend

- **Company:** Snap Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, OpenShift, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Software Security, Backend, AngularJS, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Cloud Migration, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** May 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=05422269350bcaa3

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technology security practices?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

 * 7+ years of software engineering experience with 2+ years leading engineering teams
 * Strong expertise in Java, Python, or Node.js
 * Experience building enterprise-grade applications in lending, payments, fintech, or related industries
 * Strong understanding of backend architecture, APIs, and microservices
 * Experience with frontend technologies such as Angular or React
 * Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, OpenShift, and EC2
 * Experience building secure applications and secure development practices
 * Strong understanding of web technologies and integration patterns
 * Experience working in Agile environments; SAFe preferred

What would make you stand out:

 * Experience leading cloud modernization or digital transformation initiatives
 * Deep expertise in distributed systems and scalable microservices
 * Background in highly regulated industries such as fintech or payments
 * Experience driving CI/CD and DevOps improvements
 * Strong mentorship and engineering leadership background
 * Ability to balance technical leadership with business priorities
 * Innovative problem-solving skills for complex engineering challenges
 * Exposure to monitoring, observability, and infrastructure automation tools

## Description

The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise applications and backend services while managing and mentoring high-performing Projects. This role partners closely with Product, Architecture, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver secure, cloud-based software solutions that support business growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving abilities.

How you'll make an impact:

 * Lead the development and delivery of scalable, fault-tolerant backend services and enterprise-grade applications
 * Manage and mentor multi-disciplinary software engineering teams while fostering a collaborative engineering culture
 * Drive technical design and architecture decisions across backend systems, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based services
 * Build and maintain enterprise-grade APIs using REST, JSON, and XML best practices
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders
 * Support frontend integration efforts utilizing Angular or React
 * Champion secure software development practices and application security initiatives
 * Lead scalability, reliability, and cloud infrastructure modernization efforts
 * Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineering team members
 * Contribute to Agile development processes and continuous improvement initiatives


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