Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Digital Products) - job 1 of 2

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Digital Products) in the United States.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and deliver high-impact digital products within a rapidly growing, innovative environment. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and performant systems that power critical digital experiences. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and engineers, while mentoring junior developers and contributing to the technical vision of the platform. This position allows hands-on engineering on complex systems, from vehicle connectivity solutions to web and mobile applications, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based architectures and modern software best practices.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of complex backend systems to support digital products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Implement and enforce software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, documentation, and CI/CD processes.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance, including 24/7 on-call responsibility for services owned by your team.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and apply them to improve software development processes and product outcomes.
• Participate in product strategy discussions, contributing technical insights to enhance user experiences and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages, such as Go, Python, Java, or Ruby.
• Experience with relational and/or non-relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with identity management systems and directory services (Azure AD, AWS Cognito, LDAP, Okta, Keycloak).
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern engineering practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on elegant, scalable solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Optional/Preferred: experience in automotive or manufacturing environments, full-stack development, or building cloud-based solutions on AWS.

• Competitive base salary ($140,000–$170,000, with regional adjustments for California).
• Annual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off, including PTO, company holidays, and parental leave.
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military service.
• Opportunities to contribute to the development of innovative digital products within a fast-growing company.

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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