Senior Software Engineer

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Flexible schedule Free food & snacks Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Training & development Vision insurance Senior Software Engineer (This position is Hybrid. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Office. Monday and Fridays are remote). Job Summary Throtle is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic and growing engineering team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, high-performance, and resilient applications that power our core business. You will contribute across the full stack, working with modern front-end frameworks, robust backend services, cloud-native AWS infrastructure, and relational databases. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in an agile environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about mentoring peers and contributing to architectural decisions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and services Lead architectural decisions and technical planning across the stack Build and enhance user interfaces using React Develop backend services and APIs using Python or Go Design and optimize relational database schemas using PostgreSQL Leverage AWS infrastructure and services to ensure scalability, security, and performance Collaborate with cross-functional teams in agile development processes Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence Own features end-to-end, from ideation to deployment and monitoring Requirements Education and Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience. Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer contributing to complex projects. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Technical Expertise: Strong experience building user interfaces with React Proficiency in Python or Go for backend development (ideally both) Hands‑on experience with AWS services (e.g., ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway) Solid understanding of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation) is a plus Knowledge of software security best practices (OWASP Top 10, secure coding). Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment About Throtle Throtle is a leading identity company trusted by the world’s top brands and agencies located in Red Bank, NJ. At Throtle, we empower brands at scale with true individual‑based marketing using a data‑centric identity and onboarding approach. Throtle is a company that truly values its employees and their work‑life balance. We offer a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Additional Benefits Competitive compensation. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision. Life insurance. Long‑Term Disability A generous PTO program. A 401k plan supported by a company match. Half Day Summer Fridays (close at 1 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day). Early Fridays (office closes at 3 p.m.). Hybrid Schedule (Mondays and Fridays WFH) The office is closed between Christmas and New Year. Company‑sponsored lunch at least 1x a month. Throtle is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Flexible work from home options available. #J-18808-Ljbffr