Senior Software Engineer, 1

Job Summary The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and scaling high-performance backend services that power mobile applications and digital publishing platforms. This role focuses on API and services development, leveraging full-stack expertise to build mission-critical systems within a collaborative Agile environment. The position involves architecting and implementing scalable backend solutions, improving system performance, and contributing to technical strategy while supporting innovation in content delivery. This role offers remote flexibility with hybrid expectations based on proximity to office locations. Key Responsibilities Independently design and develop backend services and features that connect mobile applications with internal content management systems Collaborate with frontend, QA, and product teams to define API contracts, authentication methods, data structures, and technical direction Architect and execute complex feature builds from technical design through integration Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical debt within backend services Participate in and lead code and design reviews, ensuring high-quality standards Write unit and end-to-end tests to maintain system reliability Drive technical progress to ensure applications meet scalability and performance goals Research and implement new technologies to improve systems and solve complex challenges Contribute to knowledge-sharing and process improvement initiatives Qualifications Experience: 4+ years of experience developing and maintaining server-side applications Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js for building RESTful APIs and backend services, ideally within a microservices architecture Experience working with NoSQL databases and optimizing data performance; experience with large datasets preferred Experience deploying and monitoring services in cloud environments and setting up CI/CD pipelines Technical Skills: Knowledge of secure authentication and authorization methods (e.g., JWT, OAuth) Understanding of mobile application security and protection against common web vulnerabilities Strong grasp of system design and architecture fundamentals Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies Familiarity with serverless architectures and cloud-native solutions Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues independently and collaboratively Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions Effective communicator in both technical and non-technical settings Comfortable working in a distributed team environment