Senior Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer
Remote
February 19, 2026
Application ends: May 20, 2026

Job Description

JOB DETAILS


REQUIREMENTS

  • 7+ years of experience building and running complex backend systems.
  • Solid experience with Node.js and PHP, and comfortable owning and evolving systems across a mixed stack of modern services and a PHP monolith.
  • Proven track record of working in the integrations space, understanding patterns such as webhooks, polling, message queues, event-driven architectures, challenges of API versioning, and the principles of building a scalable, multi-tenant integrations platform.
  • Strong understanding of modern backend building blocks: API best practices; message queues (RabbitMQ, SNS/SQS or similar); relational data stores (PostgreSQL or similar); and cloud services (AWS or similar).
  • History of making sound technical judgments by driving a process of research, prototyping (PoCs), and fostering clear, written debate via technical design documents (like RFCs or ADRs). Prioritize getting it right over being right.
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply new technologies, and comfortable context-switching between different parts of a complex system; working with both PHP monolith and Node.js microservices.
  • A belief that testing, observability, and operational excellence are core to the engineering craft.
  • Demonstrated mastery of AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, …) and a passion for coaching others in their use.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical ideas with clarity and inspire others to adopt higher standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Architect and own the design, development, and long-term ownership of the core integrations platform and services, making pragmatic trade-offs between velocity and long-term maintainability.
  • Think holistically by deeply understanding customer workflows and business impact; ground every technical decision in a clear why that connects your work to the value delivered.
  • Build the system by championing and implementing practices that improve the entire development lifecycle; help build frictionless, automated pathways to production; use data (like DORA metrics) to measurably improve delivery performance.
  • Elevate the team through thoughtful code reviews, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to raise the skill level of engineers and foster a culture of pride in how we build.
  • Lead in AI-powered development by pioneering and evangelizing the use of AI development tools within the team and sharing workflows that accelerate the organization.

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