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Senior Backend Engineer

Job in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listing for: Motion Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-10
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Backend Developer, Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

We’re building modern, social-first gaming experiences via a proprietary platform that powers sports book and casino applications. Join our high-impact backend engineering team as a Senior Backend Software Engineer.

Responsibilities
  • Design and build scalable, high-performance systems that power millions of transactions.
  • Influence architectural decisions and mentor teammates.
  • Build and maintain Python APIs, data pipelines, and analytics.
  • Develop infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and monitoring.
  • Implement geolocation-based access controls, AML/KYC compliance, and performance optimizations.
  • Collaborate with cross-team product and technical teams.
  • Contribute to architectural design and mentorship of junior engineers.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience designing, building, and scaling high-performance backend systems.
  • Strong expertise in Python for backend development, automation, and data processing.
  • Proficiency in API development, CI/CD processes, and infrastructure automation.
  • Experience with data pipelines, analytics, and geolocation-based access controls.
  • Familiarity with system security, AML/KYC compliance, and performance optimization.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and product teams.
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience in gaming, fintech, or social application development.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
  • Exposure to microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural design.
Technical Focus
  • 90% Python, API, and backend systems.
  • 10% Infrastructure and automation.
  • 85% Hands‑on engineering and development.
  • 15% Cross‑team collaboration, architecture, and mentorship.
Compensation

$100,000 - $130,000 plus bonus or commission eligible.

Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) (with match if applicable)
Location

Full‑time onsite in Boston, MA.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis now and in the future.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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