Senior Software Engineer

Global SaaS workforce management company serving over 1.5 million workers and 375,000 workplaces across 100+ countries
$132,000 - $148,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Deputy is a leading global SaaS workforce management company that has achieved Unicorn status, serving over 1.5 million workers and 375,000 workplaces across 100+ countries. The platform focuses on transforming work for hourly workers - from baristas to nurses, cleaners to delivery drivers - who make up 80% of the global workforce.

As a Senior Software Engineer (Back End) at Deputy, you'll be at the forefront of creating solutions that directly impact millions of users worldwide. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise, focusing on building high-performance, scalable systems that power the Deputy platform. You'll work with modern technologies including PHP, Go, MySQL, Redis, and various AWS services, while designing and implementing APIs and microservices architectures.

The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a platform that helps businesses become more profitable, compliant, and productive, while improving the work lives of hourly workers. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams across global hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, San Francisco, and London, contributing to a remote-first culture that values diversity and innovation.

This role is perfect for an experienced engineer who is passionate about mentoring others, driving technical excellence, and solving complex challenges that improve the world of work. You'll have the autonomy to make significant technical decisions while working in an environment that promotes continuous learning and professional growth. The compensation range of $132,000 - $148,500 reflects the senior level of this position, with potential for additional incentives.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Make technical decisions and deliver technical solutions for high-performance systems
  • Encourage innovation and foster continuous improvement
  • Design, implement, and deliver software solutions for product features
  • Write simple, efficient, self-documented modular, high-quality code
  • Align with Design, Engineering and Product principles
  • Uphold engineering standards and coordinate with Infrastructure and Quality
  • Deliver technical solutions within estimated timeframes
  • Influence and problem-solve with senior, mid, and junior engineers
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

PHP
Go
MySQL
Redis
  • 5+ years of related work experience
  • Expertise in API design (REST & RPC) and frameworks
  • Experience with building service-oriented architecture and microservices
  • Experience with persistence, storage and caching mechanisms
  • Experience with Elasticsearch
  • Mastery of PHP or Go
  • Experience building systems with appropriate monitoring and observability
  • Strategic problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with mentoring junior and mid-level developers
  • Ability to work autonomously and navigate ambiguity
  • Passion for continuous learning

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