> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3662223-senior-backend-engineer-integrations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3662223-senior-backend-engineer-integrations). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Engineer, Integrations - **Company:** The Ladders - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $235,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Computer Engineering, Relational Databases, Graph Database, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Neo4j, OAuth, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Backend, Information Technology, Production Code, Graphql, Functional Programming, Docker - **Published:** October 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pq00a603nt ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field * 7+ years of professional software engineering experience using modern object-oriented or functional languages, such as Python, Go, or TypeScript * Experience building production applications on cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or GCP, using Docker and Kubernetes * Expert proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and graph databases such as Neo4j * Hands-on experience building GraphQL backends, including federated architectures ## Description This role will focus on designing and scaling the backend systems that power integrations, authentication workflows, and customer-facing platform capabilities. You will build reliable APIs and reusable connectors, work closely with cross-functional partners, and help ensure the platform is secure, maintainable, and production-ready. The position also offers the opportunity to influence architecture, improve reliability, and mentor other engineers as the team grows., * Design and implement backend APIs in GraphQL with multi-account query scoping * Build and extend the integration router with reusable connectors and workflow configurations * Ensure production reliability for API and integration services through monitoring and alerting * Contribute to the platform and OAuth proxy layer for authentication and workflows * Develop production code that maintains high standards for quality and design * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance integrated customer experiences * Mentor junior engineers and help scale the team as it grows