
Senior Backend Software Engineer (Remote - US) at Jobgether. 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.. . Accountabilities:. . 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.. . . 5+ years of backend development experience, ideally working with distributed systems.. . Proficiency in Python and experience with backend frameworks such as Tornado or Rejected.. . Solid understanding of microservices architecture, API development, and CI/CD pipelines.. . Experience with containerized deployments using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.. . Familiarity with monitoring tools and building observable systems (e.g., statsd, Grafana).. . Previous experience working on a modern web platform in a collaborative, agile team.. . Comfortable taking ownership and responsibility for uptime, quality, and performance.. . Enthusiasm for AI technologies and a track record of using AI tools to improve development workflows.. . Strong communication and team collaboration skills.. . Company Location: United States.