Senior Platform Engineer

Boulevard

full-time

Posted on: 10/14/2025

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $165,000 - $235,000 per year

Senior

AWSCloudElixirGoGraphQLJavaScriptKafkaNode.jsPythonRedis

About the role

Design, build, and scale backend services and APIs (GraphQL and REST) that power Boulevard’s ecosystem.
Develop performant, fault-tolerant systems using caching, queuing, and asynchronous processing.
Implement event-driven architectures with tools like Kafka and Redis MQ.
Partner with infrastructure engineers to evolve cloud-native architecture and improve observability on AWS.
Lead projects end-to-end — from ideation to deployment — ensuring technical quality, scalability, and timely delivery.
Proactively identify issues, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvement across the platform.
Mentor and support other engineers, fostering technical growth and a culture of learning.
Demonstrate senior-level ownership in code quality, collaboration, and execution; influence through expertise and impact.

6+ years building and scaling distributed backend systems in production environments.
Strong background designing and implementing GraphQL and REST APIs, with fundamentals in system design, data modeling, and performance optimization.
Deep understanding of caching, queuing (Kafka, Redis MQ, or similar), and asynchronous architectures.
Hands-on experience architecting and operating large-scale services on AWS (or similar).
Proficiency in at least one backend language (e.g., Go, Python, Node.js, or similar) and openness to learning Elixir.
Proven ability to lead projects from concept to delivery, set technical direction, and resolve challenges proactively.
Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments and drives outcomes through influence and partnership.
Commitment to mentoring and elevating others through thoughtful feedback, knowledge sharing, and high engineering standards.

Benefits

We’ve got you covered with a 401(k) match plus dental, medical, vision, and life insurance.
Take a break whenever you need with our flexible vacation day policy.
Fully remote so you can choose where you want to work. You’ll receive a work from home stipend every month.
Family planning resources and specialized support programs.
Equity: get ahead on the ground floor and grow with Boulevard.
Boulevard Bucks Learning and Development program allows employees to explore businesses in the market we serve.

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

backend servicesAPIsGraphQLRESTcachingqueuingasynchronous processingevent-driven architecturessystem designdata modeling

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingmentoringinfluencetechnical ownershipcontinuous improvementcross-functional teamworkfeedback