Full Time

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Spire Government
Boulder, CO
???* / year

Job Description

About this kind of role

What a Senior Backend Software Engineer usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, develops, and maintains the server-side logic and infrastructure that powers applications. This role involves writing efficient, reusable, and testable code, as well as collaborating with front-end engineers to integrate user-facing elements. Senior engineers often mentor junior developers and participate in architectural decisions. They are responsible for ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of backend systems.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or Node.js, experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and version control systems (Git) is generally required.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong problem-solving abilities, a deep understanding of software engineering principles, and a passion for building robust and scalable systems thrive in this role.

In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the middle pay across its 2.4 million jobs was $51,380 a year in May 2025, says the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay calculator →

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