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# Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Platform

- **Company:** CO-RIPPLING LLC
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $159,000.0 - $278,250.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Logic, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Backend, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5e71d78476059e0b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System performance optimization?, * 5+ years of experience in a production environment using Python, Go, or a similar high-scale backend language.

 * Deep expertise in distributed systems architecture, data modeling, and performance optimization of relational databases.
 * You have seen and contributed to systems operating at a significant technical and organizational scale.
 * Strong understanding of CS/algorithms fundamentals and experience with complex project delivery.
 * Exceptional communication skills with technical and cross-functional stakeholders.

## Description

* Own the design and implementation of core backend services and APIs that power critical product capabilities and complex business logic.
 * Ensure all systems are built for high-volume scale, reliability, and security, making strategic decisions about infrastructure and data integrity.
 * Work seamlessly with product, frontend, and platform teams to translate feature goals into robust, high-performance technical solutions.
 * Elevate the team's technical standards, lead code and design reviews, and mentor engineers on backend best practices.


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