Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Partner Merchant Interface)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Partner Merchant Interface) based in United States.

This role sits within a fast-paced engineering team responsible for the APIs that partners and merchants use to integrate with a modern financial platform. You will contribute to backend systems that support integrations with major global partners and high-volume commerce experiences. The position offers the opportunity to design, develop, and launch scalable distributed systems that directly support business growth. You will collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders to balance delivery speed, reliability, and long-term technical quality. Your work will involve navigating complex systems, solving multi-component technical challenges, and maintaining resilient production services. The environment emphasizes ownership, continuous learning, clear communication, and strong engineering practices.

Accountabilities:

• Contribute to backend engineering projects and technical initiatives that support team objectives and partner-facing integrations.
• Design, develop, test, and launch scalable backend systems that interact with multiple software components and services.
• Collaborate proactively with engineers and stakeholders, providing visibility into project progress, risks, trade-offs, and technical decisions.
• Balance speed and quality when delivering software while maintaining system reliability and protecting production services from downtime.
• Write clear, maintainable, well-tested, and extensible code that can evolve with changing business and technical requirements.
• Navigate and contribute to a large codebase while debugging existing implementations and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive technical feedback, and help maintain strong engineering standards across the team.
• Engage in team growth and development activities that strengthen collaboration, knowledge sharing, and engineering culture.

Requirements:

• Bring professional or internship experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale, with strong proficiency in either Python or Kotlin.
• Have a solid understanding of distributed systems and familiarity with technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Demonstrate the ability to translate straightforward business problems or scenarios into robust technical solutions spanning multiple software components.
• Write software that is clear, well-structured, thoroughly tested, maintainable, and extensible.
• Be comfortable working within large codebases, debugging code written by others, and participating actively in peer code reviews.
• Demonstrate strong ownership of professional growth by proactively seeking feedback from managers, teammates, and stakeholders.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills that support effective collaboration within a global engineering environment.
• Be able to work effectively in a fast-paced setting while managing technical trade-offs and maintaining a strong focus on reliability and quality.

Benefits:

• The remote role is available to candidates residing in eligible Canadian provinces, including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.
• The annual base pay range is $153,000–$213,000 CAD, with actual compensation determined by factors such as location, experience, and job-related skills.
• The total compensation package may include equity rewards and monthly stipends for health, wellness, and technology spending.
• Eligible employees and their dependents receive fully subsidized medical coverage, along with dental and vision benefits.
• Flexible spending stipends are available for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses.
• Employees receive competitive vacation and holiday schedules designed to support rest and recharge.
• An employee stock purchase plan provides the opportunity to purchase company shares at a discount.
• The organization supports an inclusive interview experience and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates who require individualized support.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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