Senior Software Engineer (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer in the United States.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled backend engineer to contribute to the development of innovative digital products and platforms. The Senior Software Engineer will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build scalable, high-performance systems and enhance content management and audience platforms. The position offers both remote and office-based flexibility, providing exposure to a wide range of technologies and opportunities to mentor junior team members. This role is ideal for someone passionate about backend development, problem-solving, and applying modern best practices to deliver reliable, impactful software solutions. The engineer will be empowered to influence architectural decisions, optimize system performance, and drive innovation across multiple projects.

Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems using Python and Django REST Framework, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs to facilitate integration across digital products and services.
• Collaborate with product teams to conceptualize and build new features for digital media platforms.
• Apply best practices in database design, optimization, and management for MySQL and PostgreSQL systems.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend-related issues to maintain system stability and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring maintainability, readability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to maintain CI/CD pipelines and support deployment processes.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating relevant innovations into development workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven backend development experience, primarily using Python.
• Strong experience with Python frameworks such as Django, and relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithmic problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in both remote and in-person settings.
• Preferred: experience with content management systems, frontend frameworks (JavaScript, React, TypeScript), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to mentor and guide junior developers.

Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 – $132,500 annually.
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility in select states.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Open time off policy and twelve weeks paid parental leave.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Chance to work on impactful digital platforms serving government professionals.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps, such as interviews or additional assessments, are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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