Backend Software Engineer II - Cloud, Microservices, AI Tools

Compass; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in incentive programs (e

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

FSAs

Commuter program

Life and disability insurance

Parental and recharge leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Compass is seeking software engineers to help power our One-Click Title & Escrow, Insurance, Mortgage, and Home Warranty platforms. You will build robust backend microservices, contribute to frontend work using React/TypeScript, and own features end-to-end.

The role emphasizes writing high-quality tests, improving reliability, and collaborating in an Agile team with a focus on operational excellence. Seattle-based on-site work with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-4 years of software engineering experience building well-tested, high-performance applications.
• Experience with Go, Node.js, Python, or Java and modern frontend tech such as TypeScript/React.

Responsibilities

• Develop Core Backend Services: design, implement, and maintain robust backend microservices and APIs powering workflows.
• Contribute Across the Stack: participate in frontend development using React and TypeScript for full-stack delivery.
• Deliver Features End-to-End: work independently on components and collaborate with seniors on complex designs.
• Enhance Operational Excellence: improve monitoring, metrics, and on-call reliability.
• Drive Quality and Testing: write maintainable code with tests to prevent regressions and debt.
• Act as a Component SME: become the go-to expert on internal components and mentor interns.
• Collaborate in Agile Workflows: engage in code reviews, planning, and design discussions.

Skills

Go

Node.js

Python

Java

TypeScript

React

APIs (gRPC/REST)

AWS

CI/CD

Testing

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Kafka

CI/CD tooling

Jest/Cypress

Job description

Compass is seeking software engineers to help power our One-Click Title & Escrow, Insurance, Mortgage, and Home Warranty platforms. You will build robust backend microservices, contribute to frontend work using React/TypeScript, and own features end-to-end.

The role emphasizes writing high-quality tests, improving reliability, and collaborating in an Agile team with a focus on operational excellence. Seattle-based on-site work with strong growth opportunities.