Senior Backend Architect - Distributed Systems & APIs
474 MS Services Group, Inc.
Morgan Stanley is seeking a backend engineer with 4+ years of hands-on experience in Java and Python to design, build, and operate production-grade services. You’ll work on distributed systems that require scalable APIs, low latency, and strong reliability, joining a high-impact engineering team in the Technology division. You will own services end-to-end—from design through deployment—while collaborating with global teams to deliver robust solutions and improve system observability and #J-18808-Ljbffr 474 MS Services Group, Inc.
- Robinhood is on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to develop large-scale distributed systems in either their New York or Menlo Park office. This is a pivotal... ...experience and a strong grasp of designing REST APIs. Robinhood offers competitive compensation, equity...BackendSeniorWork at office
- ...in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design,... ..., and deploy scalable backend services using Scala and related... ...platforms, containerization, and distributed systems to power Disney... ...grasp of microservices, RESTful APIs, and #J-18808-Ljbffr The Walt...BackendSenior
- ...week in-office Level: Senior Experience: 8+... ...real applications and backend services, diagnosed complex... ...and taken ownership of systems throughout their... ...understands concurrency and distributed systems, and can independently... ...Design reliable APIs and backend services that...BackendSeniorFull timeWork at officeRemote work2 days per week
$117.2k - $313.7k
...you are the future of Salesforce.Distributed Systems Software Engineer - Public Cloud (Senior/Lead/Principal) Note: By... ...Cursor, Windsurf, Claude, OpenAI API) to deliver secure, optimized, and... ...technical degree required3+ years backend software development experienceDeep...BackendSeniorFull time- ...Dynamics Corporation is seeking an experienced engineer to define the backend/ full-stack direction and drive technical excellence. You will lead the development of scalable, secure distributed systems serving government customers, acting as an architectural authority...BackendSeniorRemote job
$160k - $240k
Senior Backend Engineer | AI Infrastructure & Distributed SystemsAll potential candidates should read through the following... ...is an opportunity to work on the systems that power intelligent applications... ...workflows.Build reliable APIs, distributed systems, and data-processing...BackendSenior- Datasite, based in NYC, is hiring senior/staff/principal backend engineers with deep Python and AI expertise to design production APIs and distributed systems for the Blueflame AI platform. You’ll contribute to high‑quality software and help shape architectural choices...Backend
- ...engineer to design, build, and operate scalable distributed services that integrate generative AI into real... ...and performance. The role requires 3+ years of backend experience, proficiency in Python/Go/Java, and strong system design fundamentals, with preferred ML pipeline...BackendSenior
- Netris, Inc. is seeking a Senior / Staff Backend Engineer to design and own the distributed control‑plane services behind the platform. You’ll translate requirements... ..., and long‑term evolution. You’ll build REST APIs with Node.js and gRPC services with Golang, collaborate...BackendSeniorRemote job
- Anthropic seeks an experienced Storage Architect to design, build, and operate a large-scale distributed storage system across multi-cloud environments. You will own architectural decisions, ensure security and reliability, and partner with research, training, and infrastructure...Senior
- Kargo is modernizing its Workflow Platform. As a Senior Engineer, you will design and build distributed services, own projects end-to-end, and collaborate with... ...and engineering teams to ship reliable, observable systems. Proficiency in TypeScript or Golang and experience...BackendSenior
- ...delivering high-availability services and robust APIs for card issuance and lending workflows. You will shape system design, lead cross-functional collaboration,... ...will mentor engineers, own critical paths on the distributed architecture, and contribute to a remote-first,...BackendSeniorRemote job
$192k - $240k
Distributed Systems engineers at Datadog design, implement and run in production the foundational platforms powering our applications. Your... ...scientific field or equivalent experienceYou have significant backend programming experience in one or more languages (Go, Java,...BackendSeniorWork at office- Career Launch is accepting applications for Staff Backend Engineer opportunities with partner employers in New York. These positions target senior professionals who can lead the design and delivery of reliable software systems used by growing technology companies. You will...BackendSenior
- As a fully remote API Architect, the successful candidate will design, build, and operate core backend services and infrastructure, focusing... ..., bridging internal data systems and customer needs Support... ...and scaling RESTful APIs and distributed backend systems Strong programming...BackendRemote work
- ...Medal is seeking an experienced backend engineer to design and build scalable... ..., infra, and data teams to architect APIs, evolve backend infrastructure,... ...role emphasizes production-ready systems and secure, robust design across distributed services. You will contribute to...BackendSenior
- Rustify is hiring a Senior Rust Engineer to create a Rust-based workflow and rules engine for a scaling product company. The role... ...focuses on infrastructure, correctness, and high-performance backend systems. You will shape Rust adoption and oversee critical platform services...BackendSeniorRemote job
- Renaissance Geek seeks a senior backend engineer to own the review pipeline and the production backend. You will manage durable... ...more repositories come online. Strong experience with TypeScript, APIs, and distributed systems is expected. #J-18808-Ljbffr Renaissance GeekBackendSeniorRemote job
$160k - $200k
...health and wealth for all.About the teamThe API Platform team builds the foundation... ..., with significant time building backend services and public or partner-facing APIsDeep... ...API design (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC), distributed systems, and the tradeoffs that come with bothStrong...BackendSeniorWork at office$160k - $240k
Senior Software Engineer - Customer Distribution Infrastructure Location New York... ...think deeply about system design, latency, data... ...- you redesign and architect robust, long-term... ...permission-bounded APIs Resilient messaging... ...team, we work across backend services, APIs,...BackendSeniorTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementLocal areaRemote work$140k - $200k
...Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Python API Developer to design and build high-performance backend services supporting modern enterprise... ...developing scalable APIs, implementing efficient distributed system architectures, and ensuring high reliability...BackendSeniorFull timeTemporary workRemote workWorldwide$130k - $200k
...talented, innovative Senior Software Engineer... ..., from frontend and backend development to devops... ...workflows end-to-end Architect communication systems that coordinate... ...systems, databases, and APIs Implement... ...stores, concurrency, distributed systems ~ Experience...BackendSeniorFull timeWork at officeLocal area3 days per week$227k - $303k
...Security Products. This is a senior individual-contributor role... ...multiple teams, and solve complex distributed-systems problems in security-... ...security token service (STS), API authentication gateway, and... ...or more systems languages or backend ecosystems, such as Go, Java...BackendPermanent employmentFull timeTemporary workCasual workWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours- Method Security is hiring a Backend Engineer to build and scale core systems powering autonomous cybersecurity products. You will design distributed systems, implement APIs, and optimize databases, working with a high-performing team to ensure security, efficiency, and...Backend
- Zillow Group, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer, Backend to lead the backend of the Post-Connect domain, spanning multiple languages and AWS-based distributed systems. You will mentor engineers, set architectural direction, and partner with product...BackendSeniorRemote job
$159.2k - $301.6k
...Opportunity We are looking for a Senior AI Systems Engineer with deep C++... ...orchestration systems, and backend services. Ensure AI-initiated... ...and async execution. Design APIs and abstractions that are maintainable... ...tracing for AI systems or distributed systems. Experience with...BackendSeniorFull timeTemporary workLocal areaRemote workWorldwide$160k - $240k
Senior Software Engineer - Media API Platform Location New York Business Area... ...opinion and proprietary data distributed with global reach. With... ...GraphQL gateway serves backend services and is composed... ...tooling and agent-driven systems for cross-organization software...BackendSeniorTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementWorldwideNight shift$200k - $260k
Senior Backend Engineer, Core Trading Systems$200k - $260k • meaningful equityAbout MAGMAG is... ...Will Excite YouExcited to architect and build Novig's core... ...infrastructure for data ingestion, distribution, replay, order gateways,... ...developer-first APIs for algorithmic trading...BackendSeniorContract workWork at officeNight shift$100.2k - $167k
...maintenance of existing backend order management... ...product teams and architects to deliver... ...sell side trading systems.Strong understanding... ...stack along with API development, Docker... ...them.Experience with distributed version control... ...qualification.Career Stage:Senior...BackendSeniorFull timePart timeInternshipWork at office- ...technology company in New York is seeking an experienced backend engineer to design and build core systems supporting AI agents that optimize healthcare... ...experience in backend system design, strong expertise in APIs, and the ability to thrive in a high-stakes environment...BackendSenior
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