Senior Backend Engineer (Remote - US) - job 1 of 2

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Twingate. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer in United States.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to build and scale innovative backend systems for secure remote access solutions. The Senior Backend Engineer will work on high-impact projects that enable seamless, zero-trust access to cloud and on-prem resources. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to design, implement, and maintain scalable software. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and a passion for delivering high-quality, secure solutions. You will contribute to the full project lifecycle, mentor junior engineers, and help shape the architecture of critical backend systems. The environment is dynamic, collaborative, and emphasizes continuous learning and customer-focused innovation.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Python and Django framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality feature delivery.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following best practices (OOP, SOLID).
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Take ownership of the full project lifecycle from concept to production.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to promote technical growth.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies to improve team capabilities.
• Contribute to building microservices architectures and managing relational and NoSQL databases.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing and delivering large-scale applications into production.
• Strong proficiency in Python; experience with Django is a major plus.
• Hands-on experience in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP; GCP preferred).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and scalable backend systems.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Strong communication skills; able to work independently or collaboratively.
• Passion for high-quality coding standards and clean architecture.
• Degree in Computer Science is preferred but not mandatory.
• Optional but advantageous: experience with React, TypeScript, NextJS, Docker/Kubernetes, GraphQL APIs, asynchronous programming, basic computer networking, and technical leadership.

• Competitive salary: $175,000 – $220,000 per year.
• Equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical (PPO, HMO, HDHP), dental, and vision insurance fully covered for employees.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) and Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Paid Time Off, including holidays (~11 days), sick leave (10 days), parental leave (6 weeks), and maternity leave (14–16 weeks).
• Retirement options: Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k).
• Supportive, fast-paced, high-agency work culture with strong emphasis on continuous improvement, customer value, and startup innovation.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias—focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company managing the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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