
Senior Backend Engineer
WeightWatchers
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Own the technical design and implementation of critical backend services
- Lead the development of durable backend systems
- Mentor other engineers to maintain a high bar for technical excellence
- Drive the delivery of multi-sprint projects
- Collaborate closely with Infrastructure engineering, Product, Data Science, and Design teams
Requirements
- 5-8+ years of experience building backend systems for large-scale consumer applications (e.g., APIs, microservices, data stores)
- Expertise in modern cloud architectures (AWS)
- Proven ability to design data models that support complex product workflows and analytics needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting architectural decisions and collaborating across teams
- Java or Go experience preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Annual bonus program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
backend systemsAPIsmicroservicesdata storescloud architecturesdata modelsJavaGo
Soft Skills
mentoringtechnical excellencecommunication