SafeStreets
Senior Software Engineer – Backend
SafeStreets is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design and operate scalable, secure backend systems that support our web and mobile products. This role is for engineers who enjoy system design, reliability, and building APIs that scale cleanly over time.
Base pay range $130,000.00/yr – $145,000.00/yr
What You'll Do
Architect and build backend services and APIs using TypeScript
Design scalable systems deployed on AWS
Own data models and SQL database design
Collaborate with frontend and mobile engineers on API contracts
Improve system reliability, observability, and security
Lead backend-focused code reviews and technical discussions
Mentor engineers and influence backend standards
Required Qualifications
5+ years of backend or platform engineering experience
Extensive experience designing and building APIs
Strong SQL and relational data modeling skills
Experience designing systems for scale and reliability
Experience operating production systems
Strong architectural thinking and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS services
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Workflows preferred)
Knowledge of security best practices and system hardening
Experience integrating with enterprise or Salesforce-based systems
Interest in automation, AI systems, or data-heavy platforms
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits
Collaborative, supportive engineering culture
Clear growth and leveling opportunities
Meaningful, real-world technical challenges
Inclusive and respectful workplace
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
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Base pay range $130,000.00/yr – $145,000.00/yr
What You'll Do
Architect and build backend services and APIs using TypeScript
Design scalable systems deployed on AWS
Own data models and SQL database design
Collaborate with frontend and mobile engineers on API contracts
Improve system reliability, observability, and security
Lead backend-focused code reviews and technical discussions
Mentor engineers and influence backend standards
Required Qualifications
5+ years of backend or platform engineering experience
Extensive experience designing and building APIs
Strong SQL and relational data modeling skills
Experience designing systems for scale and reliability
Experience operating production systems
Strong architectural thinking and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS services
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Workflows preferred)
Knowledge of security best practices and system hardening
Experience integrating with enterprise or Salesforce-based systems
Interest in automation, AI systems, or data-heavy platforms
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits
Collaborative, supportive engineering culture
Clear growth and leveling opportunities
Meaningful, real-world technical challenges
Inclusive and respectful workplace
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
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