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Senior Software Engineer, Workflow – Backend

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2011H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

18 days ago

Salary

$174.6K - $261.2K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishDjangoJava ScriptMy SQLNode.jsPostgre SQLPythonType Script

Job Description

• Develop and maintain Zapier’s execution engine, scaling it to handle millions of daily runs • Improve system performance, reduce latency, and strengthen failure handling • Design and implement execution primitives that power reliable automation • Collaborate across infrastructure, product, and platform teams on core system design

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience developing software, including at least 2 years in a senior-level role
  • Strong backend experience, ideally in Python and Django and/or TypeScript and Node.js, building reliable, scalable, and observable services
  • Familiarity with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, and the ability to model, query, and optimize data effectively
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, building event-driven systems, and working with data integrations across services
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical projects—owning design decisions, balancing tradeoffs, and guiding implementation across multiple contributors
  • You proactively coach and support teammates, foster growth through mentorship, and contribute to a culture of feedback and continuous improvement
  • You navigate ambiguity with confidence—able to clarify priorities, align stakeholders, and drive toward meaningful outcomes even when goals shift
  • You’ve used AI tooling for work or personal use—or you are willing to dive in and learn fast.

Benefits

  • Offers Equity
  • Offers Bonus

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