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Motion Recruitment

Senior Backend Engineer

Motion Recruitment, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview We’re building modern, social-first gaming experiences via a proprietary platform that powers sportsbook and casino applications. Join our high-impact backend engineering team as a Senior Backend Software Engineer.

Responsibilities

Design and build scalable, high-performance systems that power millions of transactions.

Influence architectural decisions and mentor teammates.

Build and maintain Python APIs, data pipelines, and analytics.

Develop infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and monitoring.

Implement geolocation-based access controls, AML/KYC compliance, and performance optimizations.

Collaborate with cross-team product and technical teams.

Contribute to architectural design and mentorship of junior engineers.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience designing, building, and scaling high-performance backend systems.

Strong expertise in Python for backend development, automation, and data processing.

Proficiency in API development, CI/CD processes, and infrastructure automation.

Experience with data pipelines, analytics, and geolocation-based access controls.

Familiarity with system security, AML/KYC compliance, and performance optimization.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and product teams.

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience in gaming, fintech, or social application development.

Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.

Exposure to microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural design.

Technical Focus

90% Python, API, and backend systems.

10% Infrastructure and automation.

85% Hands‑on engineering and development.

15% Cross‑team collaboration, architecture, and mentorship.

Compensation $100,000 - $130,000 plus bonus or commission eligible.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) (with match if applicable)

Location Full‑time onsite in Boston, MA.

Equal Opportunity Employment Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis now and in the future.

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