Senior Software Engineer, Shared Services - 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, Shared Services in the United States.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop and maintain core platform services that power key customer-facing applications. You will work on systems such as authentication and notification services, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. The position combines hands-on development, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, allowing you to mentor engineers and improve overall platform quality. You will drive engineering best practices, automate processes, and continuously enhance the developer experience. The ideal candidate is proactive, customer-focused, and thrives in a high-growth environment with the chance to make a direct impact on the company’s mission to provide accessible financial benefits.

Accountabilities

·         Design, develop, and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable platform services for critical business functionality.

·         Build shared libraries, internal tools, and APIs to increase developer productivity across teams.

·         Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while ensuring observability and monitoring of services.

·         Mentor and guide other engineers, promoting best practices and elevating team productivity.

·         Collaborate with stakeholders and engineers to define technical solutions, set engineering standards, and take ownership of the full service lifecycle.

·         Continuously improve engineering tools, deployment pipelines, and platform infrastructure.

·         Minimum 6 years of professional experience designing, building, and scaling services, particularly on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

·         Expertise in distributed systems, platform services, authentication, and notification systems.

·         Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, with strong coding and software engineering practices.

·         Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with engineers and non-engineering stakeholders.

·         Strong ownership, proactive problem-solving, and ability to lead cross-functional projects from start to finish.

·         Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code, with a focus on reliability and scalability.

·         Customer-focused mindset with empathy and attention to operational excellence.

Nice to Have:

·         Experience with frontend development.

·         Familiarity with observability frameworks such as Datadog or NewRelic.

·         Use of AI tools to enhance development workflows.

·         Competitive base salary: $185,000 – $220,000 with a variable target of $100,000.

·         401(k) plan with employer match and zero plan fees.

·         Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

·         Unlimited time off and generous parental leave.

·         Financial wellness programs, including wealth management tools and student loan resources.

·         Mental health support and fertility benefits.

·         Monthly work-from-home stipend and quarterly lifestyle stipend.

·         Team-building events and collaborative company culture.

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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