Senior Backend Engineer, Core APIs (SRE Focus)

Posted about 2 months ago · $150,000 – $200,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 55 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: Yes
Ghost-job risk at Fingerprint: high
Hiring momentum: 34 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-10-23

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About this role

As a Senior Backend Engineer with a focus on SRE, you will design and operate fraud detection systems for Core APIs, ensuring they are performant and reliable at scale. Your role involves developing backend systems, defining service level indicators and objectives, and maintaining observability. You will also participate in on-call rotations, automate operational tasks, and mentor junior developers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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freshness: 4/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 5/5
pay transparency: 5/5

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What you need

5+ years of experience in backend development
Formal SRE practice experience
Strong experience in GoLang and/or Node.js
Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems
Hands-on experience running production services on Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation

Nice to have

BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field
Practical experience with analytical storage systems
Experience with performance profiling and cost optimization
Experience working with large open-source projects
Demonstrated experience with both Node.js and Go in a backend context

What you get

Cash compensation range for US-based employees: $150,000 – $200,000
100% remote work environment
Inclusive work culture that values diverse experiences and perspectives

Worth weighing

No specific mention of company culture beyond inclusivity
No information on career advancement opportunities
Remote work may limit in-person collaboration
No visa sponsorship available for international candidates

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Listed by Fingerprint on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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