Senior Software Engineer II, Backend Product

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer II, Backend Product in Denmark.

This role plays a pivotal part in developing backend systems that power innovative, AI-enhanced product experiences. You will work on complex, large-scale distributed systems that transform manual workflows into intelligent, assistive solutions, collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Data teams. Your work will span the full development lifecycle, from technical exploration and architecture to implementation, iteration, and long-term scalability. You will help shape the technical foundation, mentor teammates, and drive the adoption of best practices, ensuring the systems are reliable, performant, and maintainable. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on product outcomes while working in a dynamic, fast-moving, and collaborative environment.

• Design and build scalable backend services and systems that support core product workflows and future AI-driven features.
• Own complex problem spaces end-to-end, including technical discovery, solution evaluation, implementation, and iteration.
• Collaborate with Product to translate customer problems into practical technical solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Evaluate multiple architectural approaches, provide recommendations, and estimate trade-offs.
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability in production while maintaining high standards for code quality and design.
• Lead by influence, mentoring teammates, raising the technical bar, and contributing to a strong engineering culture.
• Manage the end-to-end development lifecycle for new features, from conception to deployment.

• 8+ years of experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production environments.
• Deep expertise in backend development, with strong proficiency in Java and SQL databases.
• Solid system design skills and a foundation in software engineering best practices.
• Experience analyzing production data to identify patterns, insights, and technical improvements.
• Strong product sense, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Data teams.
• High standards, strong work ethic, and commitment to delivering impactful solutions.
• Bonus: experience building AI-enabled product features, React/TypeScript knowledge, and AWS experience.

• Competitive base salary with annual review.
• Flexible remote work options and hybrid work models based on location.
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid maternity, parental, and medical leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage.
• Mental health support through confidential counseling services.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 6%.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Wellness stipend and $300 home office setup bonus after one year.
• Support for continuing education and professional development.
• Team-building events and company offsites several times per year.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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