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Senior Software Engineer

JobSpot
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025 CLOSED ON 1/2/2026

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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys building reliable, scalable software and takes ownership of what they deliver. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to turn requirements into well-structured solutions. This role is hands-on and expects strong technical judgment along with practical problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications
  • Translate business requirements into clean, efficient technical solutions
  • Lead or contribute to system design discussions and code reviews
  • Improve application performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across the stack and provide long-term fixes
  • Mentor junior engineers and support team growth
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features on time
  • Follow best practices for coding, security, and documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5 years of professional software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Python, C#, Node.js, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
  • Experience with REST APIs and integration with third-party services
  • Good knowledge of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git
  • Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Exposure to microservices architecture
  • Frontend experience with modern frameworks is a plus
  • CI/CD pipeline and DevOps exposure
  • Experience in performance tuning and system optimization

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