Jobgether
Senior Software Engineer – Backend – Illinois
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems powering high‑impact applications. The role requires ownership of core services, APIs, and data pipelines, ensuring real‑time processing, reliability, and low‑latency performance. Collaboration with frontend engineers, product teams, and autonomous systems experts is essential.
Accountabilities
Design, develop, and deploy scalable, low‑latency backend services for real‑time systems and session management.
Build and maintain cloud infrastructure across multiple regions, implementing technologies like gRPC and Protobuf.
Design and manage data persistence layers using NoSQL databases such as Redis.
Create and maintain data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and storing real‑time information.
Collaborate closely with frontend engineers and onboard software teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end data flow.
Optimize backend systems for reliability, resilience, and efficiency, handling network disruptions and failover.
Contribute to system architecture decisions and advocate for best practices in backend development.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
5+ years of professional experience in backend software development and cloud infrastructure.
Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Go or Python.
Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, and scalable backend applications.
Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or OCI) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Expertise with NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis) and real‑time data processing.
Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Nice‑to‑have: experience leading projects end‑to‑end and working in startup or high‑growth environments.
Benefits
Base salary range: $125,000–$222,000 USD annually.
Equity opportunities through options or restricted stock units.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Learning and wellness stipends.
Paid time off and flexible leave policies.
Professional growth and mentorship opportunities.
Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. The final decision and next steps are managed by the hiring company’s internal team.
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Accountabilities
Design, develop, and deploy scalable, low‑latency backend services for real‑time systems and session management.
Build and maintain cloud infrastructure across multiple regions, implementing technologies like gRPC and Protobuf.
Design and manage data persistence layers using NoSQL databases such as Redis.
Create and maintain data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and storing real‑time information.
Collaborate closely with frontend engineers and onboard software teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end data flow.
Optimize backend systems for reliability, resilience, and efficiency, handling network disruptions and failover.
Contribute to system architecture decisions and advocate for best practices in backend development.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
5+ years of professional experience in backend software development and cloud infrastructure.
Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Go or Python.
Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, and scalable backend applications.
Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or OCI) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Expertise with NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis) and real‑time data processing.
Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Nice‑to‑have: experience leading projects end‑to‑end and working in startup or high‑growth environments.
Benefits
Base salary range: $125,000–$222,000 USD annually.
Equity opportunities through options or restricted stock units.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Learning and wellness stipends.
Paid time off and flexible leave policies.
Professional growth and mentorship opportunities.
Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. The final decision and next steps are managed by the hiring company’s internal team.
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