Staff Software Engineer – Backend

Agiloft

Staff Software Engineer developing robust backend services and APIs using Python for Agiloft's contract lifecycle management platform. Collaborating in a cross-functional team environment to enhance application architecture.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDynamoDBPythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of core platform features using Python and an API-first approach
Build scalable, reliable backend services that power our applications, integrating seamlessly with a modern cloud-based architecture
Collaborate with design and product teams to ensure that what we’re building is scalable, maintainable, and secure
Contribute to infrastructure and deployment workflows in our AWS serverless environment (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB)
Independently lead proof-of-concept projects and tackle complex architectural and engineering challenges
Leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support day-to-day activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8 years of professional experience as a software engineer
Strong experience building backend services and APIs using Python in a product-focused environment
Proficiency in using relevant AI tools in the SDLC (Cursor, Codex, Claude Code)
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, observability tools, and cloud-native best practices
Self-motivated and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership over the systems you build
Collaborative, low-ego team player who thrives in cross-functional settings
Creative and pragmatic problem solver with a mindset for building scalable, maintainable systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short term and long-term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non- overtime eligible) position.
Paid parental leave
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonAPI developmentbackend servicescloud-based architectureinfrastructure-as-codeobservability toolsAI toolsserverless architectureAWSDynamoDB

Soft Skills

self-motivatedaccountablecollaborativeteam playerproblem solvercreativepragmaticownershipcross-functional collaborationscalable mindset