Hiring: Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Partner Merchant Interface) Company: Ladders Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 11:09:13 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Kotlin, Kubernetes, MySQL, Python, Systems Design About the job Experience: •5-7 years of experience in backend systems design and development at scale •7 years of experience in backend systems design and development at scale Required Skills: •Partner cross-functionally with team members to achieve project goals •Engage with stakeholders to improve visibility around project risks and trade-offs •Balance speed and quality in delivering software solutions •Foster community engagement through growth and development activities •Contribute to the scalability and robustness of APIs supporting key external partners Qualifications: •Proficient in Python or Kotlin •Operational familiarity with distributed systems and technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes •Demonstrated capacity to transform simple problems into multi-component software solutions •Competence in navigating large codebases and providing peer code reviews •Proactive in seeking feedback and taking ownership of personal growth •Strong verbal and written communication skills for global collaboration Compensation: •$173,000 - $255,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!