Remote Senior API Engineer – Backend Systems & AWS

VetRamp; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VetRamp is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead API and backend development for scalable platform services. This remote role supports a hybrid workforce with a 40-hour work week, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

The candidate should have 5+ years of backend experience, strong Python skills, and a proactive leadership mindset. Key stack includes Python, AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch), Linux, Terraform, and relational/non-relational databases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering production software.
• Strong Python knowledge.
• Experience with AWS.
• Experience with Linux.
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or Postgres.
• Experience with non-relational databases such as DynamoDB or ElasticSearch.
• Experience with a version control system such as Git.
• Golang is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help design, develop, deploy, and test new products and features for our APIs.
• Take on full product roadmap items and deliver high-quality results on time.
• Participate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining good work ethic and a humble attitude.
• Adopt existing team practices and recommend improvements as needed.

Skills

Python

Algorithms & data structures

Golang

Tools

AWS

API Gateway

Linux

MySQL/PostgreSQL

DynamoDB/ElasticSearch

Git

Terraform

Job description

VetRamp is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead API and backend development for scalable platform services. This remote role supports a hybrid workforce with a 40-hour work week, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

The candidate should have 5+ years of backend experience, strong Python skills, and a proactive leadership mindset. Key stack includes Python, AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch), Linux, Terraform, and relational/non-relational databases.