Sr. Engineer, Backend - Lightning

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Engineer, Backend - Lightning in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a highly scalable, distributed backend system that supports near-real-time cloud services for critical applications. You will design and implement performant, reliable solutions in a collaborative, remote-friendly environment while contributing to the evolution of a high-quality, mission-driven platform. The position emphasizes engineering excellence, continuous learning, and mentorship of peers, with a strong focus on delivering impactful results at scale. Ideal candidates are self-starters who thrive in solving complex technical challenges and enjoy shaping the architecture and standards of a modern backend system. You will have a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, cloud platforms, and distributed systems while contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Accountabilities

• Design, build, and evolve cloud-based backend systems to support low-latency, high-volume services.
• Collaborate across multiple teams to brainstorm, design, and implement scalable solutions.
• Develop elegant, performant, and maintainable code primarily in Go, with some Python and other languages.
• Review code, provide technical guidance, and maintain engineering best practices including testing, logging, and resilient architecture.
• Take ownership of deliverables, leading by example, and actively contribute to improving team processes and quality standards.
• Assist in root cause analysis of production incidents and implement preventive improvements.
• Foster a collaborative, remote-friendly team environment with opportunities for mentorship and skill development.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience with data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• 8+ years of experience building and scaling backend systems in production.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability challenges, and low-latency architectures.
• Proficiency in Go and experience with Python; familiarity with Kubernetes, Cassandra, Redis, Kafka, and Elastic Search a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, particularly compute and storage services.
• Linux development and deployment experience.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bonus: experience with cloud-connected endpoint software, microservices architectures, containerization, cybersecurity, or intelligence systems.

Benefits

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture.
• Competitive base salary: $140,000–$215,000, with eligibility for bonuses and equity grants.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.
• Paid parental and adoption leave.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees.
• Employee networks, volunteer programs, and community-building initiatives.
• Vibrant, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!