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Motion Recruitment

Senior Backend Engineer

Motion Recruitment, Boston

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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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