Senior Backend Engineer

We’re intentionally building a team of high-caliber engineers who take pride in delivering exceptional results. Our standard is simple: we hire people who consistently perform at the top of their game and raise the bar for those around them. We believe talented, driven individuals do their best work alongside peers who share that same commitment to excellence.

We value people who care deeply about output, take ownership, and push work across the finish line at a high level. If you’re motivated by impact and want to be surrounded by others who operate at a high level, you’ll thrive here.

Check out our website to learn more about our company.

Job Requirements

• Must be dedicated, passionate, and hard-working, and excited to work in an energetic environment.
• Must be able to work with a team and collaborate effectively. 
• We are looking for a creative and efficient problem solver.

Technical Preferences

• 4+ years of experience with Python or other object oriented programming languages.
• Strong experience in developing services using frameworks like Flask, FastAPI, or Django.
• Experience with relational databases, including schema design, query optimization, and ORMs/integration with Python applications.
• Solid working experience building RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Experience with software testing, TDD, and unit testing.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker.
• Active experience integrating custom code with 3rd party APIs.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Git, Jira and Confluence.
• Experience working in the AWS ecosystem.
• Familiarity with application monitoring and reporting software such as Datadog and New Relic.

What You Will Do

• Work with small teams - onboard your first week, ship changes during your second
• Actively participate in the design, development, and maintenance of Closinglock web applications, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.
• Consult on efforts regarding feature requests, feedback, and future product development for the business.

Perks & Benefits

At Closinglock, we invest in our employees and provide a full range of benefits and perks to help you grow and thrive. These benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Equity compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) match
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Fully-subsidized downtown parking
• Weekly lunch stipend
• Full access to onsite gym and locker rooms
• Monthly team get-togethers (Lunches, social events, sports outings, etc)

Closinglock is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.