Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Yoh Services LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 129,500 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Backend to lead the design of high-performance, cloud-native backend systems. This role is hybrid with onsite presence in New York, offering opportunities to mentor engineers and shape scalable architectures within a globally recognized organization.

You will work across AWS, Kubernetes, REST APIs, and modern frameworks, driving DevSecOps practices and collaborative delivery with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong background in C++ with experience developing high-performance backend applications.
• Proven experience designing and building enterprise-scale distributed systems and microservices.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS cloud services, Kubernetes, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in Java (Spring Boot), Python (FastAPI or similar), and related frameworks.
• Deep understanding of scalable, reliable, and secure system design.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, influence architecture decisions, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solid knowledge of relational databases, SQL tuning, and data access patterns.
• Experience with modern software development lifecycle practices and Agile methodologies.

Skills

C++ backend development

Distributed systems & microservices

AWS Kubernetes REST APIs

Java & Spring Boot Python FastAPI

DevSecOps CI/CD automation

Leadership & mentoring

SQL data access patterns

Agile methodologies

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

8+ years experience, 3–5 years leadership

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Kafka

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Are you a seasoned backend engineer with a passion for building high-performance, enterprise-scale systems? Join our client as a Senior Software Engineer - Backend and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cloud-native platforms and data-driven solutions. This is your chance to lead innovative projects, mentor talented engineers, and make a real impact in a dynamic, globally recognized organization.

Job Details

Hybrid 2x a week Onsite in NY

Permanent Full Time Permanent- Direct Hire

$185,000 max rate W2

Client is not able to do any sponsorship of visa or C2C

Required Skills

• Strong background in C++ with experience developing high-performance backend applications
• Proven experience designing and building enterprise-scale distributed systems and microservices
• Hands-on expertise with AWS cloud services, Kubernetes, REST APIs, and microservices architecture
• Proficiency in Java (Spring Boot), Python (FastAPI or similar), and related frameworks
• Deep understanding of scalable, reliable, and secure system design
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, influence architecture decisions, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Solid knowledge of relational databases, SQL tuning, and data access patterns
• Experience with modern software development lifecycle practices and Agile methodologies

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with Kubernetes/EKS, Docker, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform
• Familiarity with Kafka, MSK, EventBridge, Redis, Valkey, MongoDB, or DynamoDB
• Knowledge of C#/.NET applications and services
• Background in financial services, regulated environments, or data-heavy industries
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, LangChain, LlamaIndex)
• Hands-on experience with event streaming, caching, and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions and enterprise AI governance
• Background in data engineering, analytics ecosystems, or data lake architectures

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3–5 years leading technical teams

Estimated Min Rate

$129500.00

Estimated Max Rate

$185000.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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