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Ethos is hiring a Senior Back End Engineer [Remote-US]

About the Role

This role involves developing and optimizing backend services, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to architectural decisions in a high-growth technology environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable server-side applications
  • Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing features
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
  • Participate in system architecture planning and reviews
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks
  • Ensure data consistency and integrity across services
  • Maintain and improve API reliability and security
  • Work closely with product teams to define technical requirements
  • Optimize database queries and storage solutions
  • Support deployment pipelines and infrastructure automation
  • Monitor system health and respond to incidents
  • Contribute to documentation and technical standards
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party tools and services
  • Follow security best practices in all development phases
  • Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing
  • Improve testing frameworks and coverage
  • Help maintain system uptime and availability
  • Assist in capacity planning and scalability efforts
  • Stay current with emerging backend technologies
  • Mentor junior engineers and support team growth

Nice to Have

  • Experience with GraphQL
  • Knowledge of database sharding and replication
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards
  • Background in identity or access management systems
  • Experience in a remote-first company
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Advanced degree in a technical field

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package

Work Arrangement

Remote within the United States

Team

Engineering team focused on scalable backend systems

Why This Role Matters

  • The systems built in this role directly impact the reliability and scalability of core services used by thousands of customers.
  • Engineers here have ownership over critical infrastructure and influence on long-term technical direction.

What We Value

  • We prioritize clear communication, technical rigor, and a collaborative mindset.
  • We value engineers who balance innovation with operational responsibility.

Does not sponsor visas for this position

Required Skills
GoGraphQLPostgreSQLMongoDBKafkaPythonTypeScriptDockerDistributed SystemsAWSAPI Development
About company
Ethos
Ethos is a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to protect families by democratizing access to life insurance and empowering agents at scale. It offers instant, accessible life insurance products with a seamless online process requiring no medical exams.
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Job Details
Category backend
Posted 6 months ago