Sr Lead Software Engineer, Back End/SRE - Shopping (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Lead Software Engineer, Back End/SRE - Shopping (Remote-Eligible) in the United States.

The Sr. Lead Software Engineer will play a critical role in building and optimizing scalable, high-performance systems to support a rapidly growing customer base. This position focuses on backend engineering and site reliability, ensuring robust, secure, and efficient services. The role involves designing distributed microservices, improving reliability, performance, and observability, and guiding the implementation of best practices across multiple codebases. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, mentors team members, and leverages cloud technologies to deliver innovative solutions that directly impact customer experience and business outcomes.

Accountabilities

• Lead backend and site reliability engineering initiatives for high-traffic, distributed systems.
• Design, implement, and optimize scalable microservices to meet performance, reliability, and security goals.
• Improve visibility into business-critical transactions, guide SLO creation, and manage error budgets.
• Contribute to multiple codebases to enhance performance, compliance, and revenue-impacting services.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver cloud-based solutions that support millions of users.
• Mentor and share knowledge with engineering teams, participate in code reviews, and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Maintain and improve system observability, automation, and operational processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field. Master’s preferred.
• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience; 9+ years preferred in Node.js, Go, or Python.
• At least 1 year of experience with cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud); 3+ years preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with internet-scale microservices, including security and performance tuning.
• Experience on-call for high-traffic systems and managing reliability for production services.
• Strong problem-solving, coding, and system architecture skills with a focus on distributed systems.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and mentorship skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $204,900 - $233,800 (Remote, US) with performance-based incentives.
• Remote work flexibility, supporting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement plans with company contributions.
• Access to professional development, mentorship programs, and technology communities.

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!