Job Title:
Senior Software Engineer
Company: remoterocketship
Location: New Orleans, LA
Created: 2026-05-13
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Description: Design and build scalable backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines Own services end-to-end, including architecture, development, deployment, and operation Lead technical design discussions and contribute to system architecture decisions Write high-quality, maintainable code and drive engineering best practices Debug complex production issues and implement long-term, scalable solutions Improve system performance, reliability, and observability across the platform Partner closely with Product, Data, and other Engineering teams to deliver impactful features Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture Participate in incident response and on-call rotations Requirements: 5+ years of experience building and scaling backend systems as a software engineer Strong programming skills in one or more languages (Python, Go, Java, etc.) Experience designing distributed systems and working with microservices architectures Deep understanding of APIs, system design, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) Experience working with data pipelines, ETL systems, or high-volume data processing Proven ability to debug and optimize production systems Strong ownership mindset with the ability to lead projects independently Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally Benefits: Unlimited PTO 401k plan with 100% match on first 3%, then 50% of the next 3-5% of compensation Comprehensive healthcare coverage Generous paid parental leave Remote friendly environment with flexibility Expense reimbursement for Cell Phone & Internet Ongoing professional development, coaching, and learning resources Opportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing team