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Senior Software Engineer (API)

Recruitment.ai
Seattle, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026

Senior Software Engineer (API) 
Location: Seattle, WA - Onsite
Experience- 2-6 yrs ( Only)

Overview

We are seeking experienced backend engineers passionate about

scalable APIs, systems integration, and reliable service-oriented architectures.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs and backend services

  • Develop integrations across enterprise and operational systems

  • Improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability

  • Support reporting, analytics, and workflow-driven applications

  • Collaborate with frontend engineers, QA engineers, and project teams

  • Participate in architecture discussions and technical planning

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong backend engineering experience with modern programming languages and frameworks

  • Experience building RESTful APIs and distributed services

  • Experience with technologies such as Node.js and TypeScript

  • Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

  • Understanding of systems integration and operational workflows

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

 

 

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