Senior Backend Engineer (Remote - US or Canada)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer in the United States and Canada.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cloud-based software solutions that are shaping the future of the energy sector. You will work on designing, developing, and deploying scalable, reliable, and maintainable software products, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including product management, design, and quality assurance. The position emphasizes high-volume data processing, API integration, and software architecture improvements while allowing you to influence technical strategy. You will be part of a highly skilled, innovative team that values best practices, performance optimization, and software excellence. Career growth opportunities include technical leadership, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge cloud and energy technologies.

Accountabilities

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-based software solutions for the energy industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets business requirements and customer needs.
• Perform code reviews, review bug fixes, and contribute performance tuning for high-quality deliverables.
• Identify technical risks, propose solutions, and support development leads in mitigating project challenges.
• Integrate with third-party systems via APIs and manage high-volume data exchanges.
• Contribute across the software stack, including backend services, data pipelines, and cloud deployments.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines, version control processes, and software architecture standards.

Candidates should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in SaaS or cloud-based products.
• Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, or Kotlin.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software development principles.
• Experience with database design, SQL, transactions, and high-volume data processing.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and best practices for software deployment.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and scalable application design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in software development for the power or energy sector.
• Familiarity with Quarkus, Spring ecosystem, or building Python FAST API microservices.
• Prior experience with designing, scaling, and managing cloud-native applications.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Work with industry leaders in energy and software development.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% match, 100% vested from day 1.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and fully remote options.

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 that owns 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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