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# Senior Software Engineer, Backend

- **Company:** FORAGE LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Value Engineering, Web Application Frameworks, Scripting, System Availability, Backend, Juniper, Stripe, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-backend-san-francisco-ca--2aedbac4-883e-4c68-9648-01ca022ab26a

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Childcare, Healthcare, SNAP, Product Development, Check Processing, Funding, Juniper Networks M-Series, Scalable System Development, Value Engineering, We're seeking a backend engineer who thrives on building resilient, scalable systems and maintaining high technical standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience with scripting languages like Python and web frameworks like Django. You understand how to balance technical trade-offs while accomplishing functional requirements.
Beyond coding, we value engineers with strong communication and an ownership mindset. You should have experience leading medium-scale projects and a track record of breaking down complex requirements into clear technical specifications., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

 * 5+ years of experience in backend roles
 * Strong understanding of cloud platforms (ideally AWS) and their services.
 * Proficient in scripting and automation using languages, ideally Python
 * Experience with web frameworks like Django
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team
 * Excellent communication skills to collaborate with development teams and advocate for infrastructure needs
 * Experience leading medium-scale projects involving another engineer
 * Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners like product managers and solutions engineering

## Description

* Build tech that matters. Play a direct role in putting food on the tables of millions of families, and help make grocery access more equitable through better payments infrastructure.
 * Join a rocket ship with purpose. We've grown revenue 100x in two years, with the capital, traction, and runway to keep going, all while staying mission-first.
 * Work with exceptional people. Collaborate daily with 'Foragers' from companies like Stripe, Instacart, Google, Affirm, Uber, and beyond. A tight-knit team with deep experience and low ego.
 * Disrupt a massive market. Help modernize a $100B+ system and shape the future of inclusive commerce as we scale toward a $1B+ business.
 * Accelerate your career. Thrive in a talent-dense environment backed by top investors in fintech (like Nyca, PayPal Ventures, and more), where ownership and growth are the norm., * Collaborate with product leaders to implement company objectives
 * Contribute to innovation related to the team's mission of quality and scalability
 * Provide mentorship and guidance to team members on engineering best practices
 * Serve on the on-call rotation to support high availability goals