Senior Backend Engineer

About the role:

Nearly 20,000 amazing Founders have applied for membership since we first launched and our revenue has grown 8x. Most importantly, we have saved our average member over $16,000 annually in taxes.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join and be a key member of our engineering team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend systems, ensuring seamless data flow and robust functionality. This is a unique opportunity to work with a talented team on challenging projects that have a real impact on our industry.

💻 Our stack

• Backend: Django
• Frontend: React

🛠 Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and product teams to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Create reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to the strategic direction of our backend architecture.
• Lead by example, promote a culture of egoless learning, and take on a mentorship role.

🙌 Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in backend development.
• An understanding or desire to work in Python.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts to stakeholders across a variety of disciplines.

Why work with us:

• Collective is the first online back office platform designed for Businesses-of-One.
• Tax is a very challenging space and you will grow fast.
• We were backed by top tier VCs.
• We promote open and transparent culture within the company.
• We’re fast-paced and you learn every day.

What we offer in return

• A remote first environment
• A diverse and collaborative team culture