
Senior Software Engineer II, Backend Product
Tekmetric
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Designing and building scalable backend services and systems that power core DVI workflows and enable future AI-driven capabilities
- Owning complex problem spaces end-to-end, from technical discovery and solution evaluation through delivery and iteration
- Partnering closely with Product to translate customer problems into technical solutions with strong product outcomes
- Evaluating tradeoffs between multiple architectural approaches and providing clear recommendations and estimates
- Ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability of systems in production, while maintaining high standards for code quality and system design
- Manage the end-to-end life cycle on the development of new features
- Leading by influence—raising the technical bar, mentoring teammates, and contributing to a strong engineering culture
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production environments
- Deep expertise in backend programming with recent experience with Java and SQL databases
- Strong data analysis capabilities with experience reviewing production data, identifying patterns and insights, and translating findings into actionable technical improvements
- Strong system design skills and a solid foundation in software engineering best practices.
- You enjoy working in fast moving and dynamic environments
- You have high standards and a strong work ethic
- You have strong product sense and communication skills
- You have experience working cross-functionally and can work within ambiguity
- You enjoy bringing innovation and impact to customers
- Bonus Points:
- Experience building AI-enabled product experiences
- Experience with React and Typescript
- Experience with AWS
Benefits
- Enjoy the flexibility of remote work
- Competitive base salaries that reflect your value.
- Generous Paid Time Off, because we know you do your best work when you're well-rested.
- Support for every stage of life—with paid maternity, parental bonding, and medical leave for you or your loved ones.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage. For employee only, we offer plans that cover 100% of premiums and we cover 50% of costs for families.
- Prioritizing your mental health: get free, confidential counseling through our partnership with BetterHelp.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6% - so your future self will thank you.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) to make your money go further.
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for added peace of mind.
- Wellness on your terms: get up to $60/month toward fitness, mental health, or almost anything that helps you feel your best.
- After one year of employment, enjoy a $300 home office setup bonus to help make your space work for you.
- Keep growing with support for continuing education - we’re invested in your development.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaSQLdata analysissystem designsoftware engineering best practicesAI-enabled product experiencesReactTypescriptlarge-scale distributed systemsscalable backend services
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationmentoringcross-functional collaborationworking in ambiguityinnovationstrong work ethicproduct senseleadershipadaptability