Backend Engineer — Enterprise API Platform, Hybrid

Modulate; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + equity

Full health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible PTO

Hybrid work options

Career development support

Job summary

A leading technology company in Somerville is seeking a Backend Engineer to build and scale Developer and Enterprise APIs. The role involves developing products key to the company's success, designing and testing API features, and maintaining production systems. Candidates should have strong experience with object-oriented Python and API design. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $170,000 along with equity and comprehensive benefits. A hybrid work model is also available.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with object‑oriented Python.
• Experience designing and building APIs in production environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and iterate on early‑stage products key to company success.
• Design, build, test, and deploy API features and improvements.
• Maintain and operate production APIs to ensure reliability.

Skills

Object-oriented Python

API design and building

Collaboration in engineering teams

Building greenfield systems

Job description

A leading technology company in Somerville is seeking a Backend Engineer to build and scale Developer and Enterprise APIs. The role involves developing products key to the company's success, designing and testing API features, and maintaining production systems. Candidates should have strong experience with object-oriented Python and API design. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $170,000 along with equity and comprehensive benefits. A hybrid work model is also available.