Software Engineer III, Backend (Remote)
Software Engineer III, Backend (Remote)
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Playlist is seeking a Software Engineer III to build and maintain backend systems that enhance real-world experiences in fitness and wellness. The role involves collaboration with Product, Design, and QA teams, emphasizing engineering best practices and mentoring within an inclusive culture.
Qualification
- Senior-level experience developing large-scale SaaS applications
- Proficiency with languages like Kotlin, Java, .NET, C#, Typescript, or Javascript
- Experience designing APIs and working with microservice architecture
- Familiarity with observability tools like New Relic or Kibana
- Deep understanding of SQL and relational databases
- An agile mindset and a strong grasp of software development lifecycle practices
- Ability to navigate complexity, assess tradeoffs, and execute with confidence
- Excellent communicator who brings others along and helps ideas stick
Responsibility
- Build and maintain performant backend systems and applications that drive real-world experiences
- Partner with Product, Design, and QA to bring features to life from ideation through deployment
- Champion engineering best practices—automated testing, peer reviews, observability, and elegant design
- Lead and influence architecture decisions that prioritize scalability and simplicity
- Seek feedback, iterate fast, and balance innovation with reliability
- Approach development with empathy—understanding how your work supports both our partners and their communities
- Mentor others and help foster a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture
