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Backend Engineer (Remote)

Ashby

Candidates should have experience in backend development, proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js, and a solid understanding of database management systems. Familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture is preferred.

  • Compensation iconSalary not specified
  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconEntry Level & New Grad
United States
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Backend Software Engineer

Feather

Candidates should possess 1-3 years of backend software engineering experience, professional experience owning a backend feature with shipping server-side components to real users, and experience building scalable, reliable web services and APIs. Strong experience with Python and related frameworks (Flask, Django, FastAPI) is required, along with familiarity with MongoDB queries and aggregations, Elasticsearch and related APIs, Redis for caching and data operations, and RESTful API design princi…

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  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconJunior (1 to 2 years)
New York +1 more
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Backend Engineer

Sleeper

Candidates should have at least 3 years of engineering experience and a strong portfolio of impressive side projects. They must be able to make practical decisions and trade-offs while thriving in ambiguous environments and anticipating potential issues.

  • Compensation icon$150,000 - $225,000/year
  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconMid-level (3 to 4 years)
United States
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Senior Software Engineer, Mobile API

Flock Safety

Candidates should have experience in back-end development with an emphasis on cloud development and distributed systems, leveraging AWS, and knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL). They should be comfortable working with C-style languages and frameworks like Typescript and NodeJS, and familiar with integrating 3rd-party APIs. Prior work with Mobile development or Golang is a plus, and CJIS certification is desired.

  • Compensation icon$170,000 - $190,000/year
  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconSenior (5 to 8 years)
United States
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Staff Software Engineer - Search APIs

Cars Commerce

Candidates should possess a strong background in software engineering, with experience in designing, developing, and scaling search platforms. Proficiency in backend development using languages like Elixir, NodeJS, or Python is required, along with expertise in GraphQL for building Server-Driven UI (SDUI) APIs. Experience with architectural decisions and mentoring other engineers is also necessary.

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  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconExpert & Leadership (9+ years)
United States
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Software Engineer - .NET

Sagent

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, with 3-4 years of experience in a relevant field, or equivalent experience. Proficiency in C#, .NET Core, object-oriented programming, and web services (REST and Web API) is required. Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, dependency injection, and source control systems like Git is also necessary. Experience with edge-case test case creation and bac…

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  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconExpert & Leadership (9+ years)
United States
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Senior Software Engineer, API

Headspace

Candidates should possess at least 3-4 years of hands-on software development experience, building APIs and microservices, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. They should have experience defining, designing, and shipping new features in a remote environment, along with experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, as well as using CI/CD systems. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are also required, as is self-motivation and the ability …

  • Compensation icon$130,000 - $180,000/year
  • Employment type iconInternship
  • Experience level iconMid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Utah
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Principal Software Engineer (Data & API)

BambooHR

Candidates must possess 10 or more years of experience in web development, with expertise in Service Development using languages such as PHP, Python, Java, or C#, and a preference for PHP 8. Experience with HR Data Modelling and working across multiple scrum teams to drive successful outcomes is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented development and MySQL, including SQL query language and database structure/design, is required. Familiarity with version control software, particul…

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  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconExpert & Leadership (9+ years)
New Orleans
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Senior Software Engineering Manager

Expedia

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience, including at least 3 years in engineering leadership roles. Proven experience managing real-time, high-throughput API platforms in production environments is essential.

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  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconExpert & Leadership (9+ years)
United States
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Software Engineer, Back End

Common Room

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in software engineering, particularly in backend development. Proficiency with AWS, Postgres, and Node.js is required, along with a strong ability to operate independently and collaborate effectively with other engineers. Candidates should also possess good judgement on tradeoffs and tools needed for problem-solving, and a preference for supported, stable technologies is essential.

  • Compensation iconSalary not specified
  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconJunior (1 to 2 years)
United States
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Software Engineer, API

Headspace

Candidates are required to have 3+ years of hands-on software development experience building APIs and microservices, strong proficiency in either Typescript/Node.js or Python/Django, excellent debugging skills and experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, as well as using CI/CD systems, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent degree.

  • Compensation icon$120,000 - $160,000/year
  • Employment type iconInternship
  • Experience level iconMid-level (3 to 4 years)
United States +1 more
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Lead API Engineer

sFOX

Candidates should have 5 years of experience as a software engineer, with at least 3 years focused on backend/API services. Experience deploying and architecting backend applications using Node.js for single page applications, mobile applications, or public API consumption is required. Familiarity with Typescript or Javascript, typed languages, relational databases (MySQL, Postgresql, MSSQL), and writing automated test suites is necessary. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related tec…

  • Compensation iconSalary not specified
  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconSenior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
United States
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Sr. Software Engineer

Vanta

Candidates should possess at least 8 years of industry experience with backend development, demonstrating a proven ability to design clean, effective internal APIs and services. Strong proficiency in TypeScript, GraphQL, and MongoDB is required, along with experience in building both early-stage (0 to 1) and scaling (1 to 10) systems with strong execution skills. Demonstrated leadership of significant technical projects from inception through delivery is essential, as is a pragmatic approach to …

  • Compensation icon$207,000 - $244,000/year
  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconSenior (5 to 8 years)
United States
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Software Engineer IV - API/UI

OpenX

Candidates must possess 8+ years of full-stack development experience, with strong proficiency in Python for backend development and modern frontend technologies like React and TypeScript. Expertise in building RESTful APIs, including data modeling, error handling, and performance optimization, is required. Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design, querying, and tuning, is necessary. Proven ability to launch new products, navigate ambiguity, and break down complex pr…

  • Compensation iconSalary not specified
  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconExpert & Leadership (9+ years)
United States
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Backend Engineer

Aiwyn

Candidates should have proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining complex backend systems, ideally with Python and FastAPI. They should possess existing comfort deeply integrating AI tools into their workflows (Cursor, Windsurf, etc.), proficiency with databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and data modeling, and a product sense – an ability to contribute to product ideas, understand product/engineering tradeoffs, and connect backend capabilities to user needs. Excellent technical commu…

  • Compensation iconSalary not specified
  • Employment type iconFull Time
  • Experience level iconJunior (1 to 2 years)

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