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Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend (US - Remote or Calgary)

Syndio
Location
Remote Home Office - United States
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
Salary
$180-210k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years building and operating backend systems in production
  • Deep comfort with Go and Python
  • Strong database fundamentals with Postgres and relational ORMs
  • Experience building and maintaining event-driven architectures with Kafka
  • Expertise designing production APIs across REST, GraphQL, or gRPC
  • Hands-on experience with cloud environments (GCP and/or AWS)
What the job really is

As a Senior or Staff Backend Engineer at Syndio, you will design, build, and scale high-throughput distributed systems that support the company's compensation intelligence platform. Your responsibilities will include developing microservices in Go and Python, managing event streaming with Kafka, and optimizing database performance with Postgres. You will also oversee cloud infrastructure and ensure the reliability of backend systems while collaborating with a focused team.

Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation targeted at $180-210k USD or $175-205k CAD per year
  • Syndio Equity
  • Flexible Vacation Policy with up to 20 days PTO in Canada
  • Paid sick & safe time, compassion leave, and voting leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision with Syndio paying 90% of employee premiums and 50% for dependents
  • Life Insurance & Disability with Syndio covering the full premium
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of technology stack beyond Go, Python, Kafka, Postgres, and cloud environments
  • Role progression is clearly outlined but may require rapid adaptation to new systems
  • The position emphasizes high autonomy, which may not suit everyone
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