Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Friends From The City

Senior Software Engineer focusing on backend development to enhance public digital services. Collaborating with teams to create secure and user-friendly government applications.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • California, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheKafkaMicroservices.NETSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build APIs and microservices that connect legacy databases to modern user-facing applications
Write scalable, maintainable code in modern languages like .NET and TypeScript
Build event-driven integrations using streaming platforms like Apache Kafka
Work with front-end developers and product teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions
Implement monitoring, testing, and performance tuning for stability and reliability
Support data security, compliance, and privacy in line with government requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 or more years of experience developing server-side applications or services
Experience with .NET and TypeScript
Experience with microservices architecture and designing APIs that integrate with legacy databases and front-end services
Working knowledge of relational databases such as DB2 or SQL Server
Understanding of application security and authentication standards like OAuth2
Experience with event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka
Comfort with agentic, AI-assisted development workflows
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent experience. 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary based on experience and market benchmarks
401(k) with company match to help you invest in your future
18 days of PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and 5 additional sick days to rest, recharge, and take care of yourself
Flexible remote work with support for coworking memberships if needed
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and short-term disability coverage
Wellness-first culture that respects boundaries and encourages balance
Annual Professional Development Stipend to invest in courses, conferences, books, or coaching
Opportunities to lead, mentor, and learn across projects and disciplines
Regular feedback, growth planning, and clear career pathways
A collaborative, mission-driven team that values your perspective
The chance to work on meaningful civic tech projects that directly improve people’s lives
An environment where creativity, curiosity, and care are part of the job

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Hard Skills & Tools

.NETTypeScriptAPIsmicroservicesevent-driven integrationsApache Kafkarelational databasesDB2SQL Serverapplication security

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detail