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# Senior Software Engineer (R14285)

- **Company:** The Ladders
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000 - $145,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Software Debugging, Software Engineering, Trusted Systems, Deployment Automation
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/px8gxuless

## About the Role

* 7-8 years of software engineering experience; bachelor's or master's degree preferred
 * Strong experience in backend software development
 * Proficiency in Java, C#, C++, or similar languages with knowledge of design principles
 * Experience with scalable, reliable, secure systems and container-based applications
 * 4+ years working with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
 * Familiarity with Continuous Delivery and automated deployment practices
 * Strong problem-solving, debugging, and mentoring skills

## Description

This remote role will focus on building and maintaining the core platform services that support secure, reliable financial operations. You will partner closely with engineering peers to improve developer experience, strengthen system performance, and raise the bar for operational excellence. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture decisions and help shape engineering practices across the platform., * Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain scalable platform services and shared libraries

 * Contribute to architecture decisions with a focus on reliability and developer experience
 * Write high-quality, maintainable code while applying engineering best practices
 * Collaborate with peers to establish Continuous Delivery standards and patterns
 * Identify and address performance and reliability issues in platform services
 * Participate in design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback
 * Drive operational excellence by improving monitoring and incident practices