Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Safe Streets is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design and operate scalable, secure backend systems that support our web and mobile products. This role is for engineers who enjoy system design, reliability, and building APIs that scale cleanly over time.

$/yr – $/yr

• Architect and build backend services and APIs using Type Script
• Design scalable systems deployed on AWS
• Own data models and SQL database design
• Collaborate with frontend and mobile engineers on API contracts
• Improve system reliability, observability, and security
• Lead backend-focused code reviews and technical discussions
• Mentor engineers and influence backend standards

• 5+ years of backend or platform engineering experience
• Extensive experience designing and building APIs
• Strong SQL and relational data modeling skills
• Experience designing systems for scale and reliability
• Experience operating production systems
• Strong architectural thinking and communication skills

• Experience with AWS services
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Workflows preferred)
• Knowledge of security best practices and system hardening
• Experience integrating with enterprise or Salesforce-based systems
• Interest in automation, AI systems, or data-heavy platforms

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Collaborative, supportive engineering culture
• Clear growth and leveling opportunities
• Meaningful, real-world technical challenges
• Inclusive and respectful workplace

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology