Senior Backend Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

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

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you’ll play a central role in developing and maintaining scalable backend systems that power essential features used by thousands of small businesses. You’ll work in a collaborative, fully remote team environment, building APIs and distributed microservices with a strong focus on performance, security, and user experience. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to platform-wide decisions and deploy code using modern tools like Docker and Kubernetes. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in agile environments, values continuous learning, and takes ownership of product reliability.

In Short

• Design, build, and maintain backend systems and event-driven microservices using Python and frameworks like Tornado and Rejected.
• Develop and maintain APIs to support product functionality and customer-facing features.
• Use tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and internal deployment frameworks to manage a hybrid cloud platform.
• Monitor system health and performance using metrics tools like statsd, Graphite, and Grafana.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to ensure high availability of services.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product owners, and designers to deliver complete, high-quality features.
• Advocate for best practices in testing, security, and maintainability across the codebase.
• Leverage AI to improve development processes and integrate AI features into product releases.

Requirements

• Strong experience with backend development in Python.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining APIs.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with metrics tools like statsd, Graphite, and Grafana.
• Ability to work in an agile environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of testing, security, and maintainability best practices.
• Interest in leveraging AI in development processes.

Benefits

• Work in a fully remote team environment.
• Opportunity for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Contribute to impactful projects for small businesses.
• Participate in platform-wide decisions.
• Flexible work hours.