Senior Backend Software Engineer

Kinvr โ€” United States ยท Posted ~1 day ago

Senior Full-time Hybrid $170000-$225000

Skills

Backend Web Development Python Django Flask API Design Distributed Systems Relational Databases ORMs System Architecture Technical Ownership Cross-functional Collaboration REST APIs AWS Kubernetes

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Summary

A senior backend engineering role at a fast-growing technology company modernizing a large global industry. You will own complex initiatives end to end across transactional systems, content and external integrations, and internal infrastructure. The role requires at least five years of backend development experience, including strong Python expertise, API design, distributed systems, relational databases, and ORM experience. Cloud and Kubernetes experience is beneficial.

Highlights

Senior or staff-level opportunity at a well-funded growth-stage company, with high-impact ownership, architectural influence, equity, unlimited PTO, comprehensive health coverage, retirement matching, and commuter benefits.

Description

Senior/Staff Backend Engineer โ€“ Travel Tech | New York City | Hybrid | $170kโ€“$225K We're partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, Series C-funded travel tech company based in NYC, to find a Senior or Staff Backend Engineer to join their expanding engineering team. This is a genuine opportunity to join a well-backed, mission-driven startup that's modernising a $100B+ industry The Role You'll be working across a complex, high-impact product, booking systems, content and supplier integrations, and internal infrastructure. This isn't a siloed role; you'll own epics end to end, collaborate closely with product and design, and have a real say in architectural decisions. What They're Looking For 5+ years of backend web development experience3+ years with Python (Django, Flask or similar)Strong API design and distributed systems knowledgeExperience with relational databases and ORMsAWS and/or Kubernetes experience a plusSomeone who communicates well, takes ownership, and has an entrepreneurial mindset Compensation & Benefits $170kโ€“$225K base + equity (level dependent )Unlimited PTOFull health, dental and vision coverage401k with company matchCommuter benefits