Ladders · 3 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer (Platform Backend Lead)
Ladders is a leader in the Hospitality & Recreation space, seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Platform Backend Lead) to join their team. The role involves building and maintaining systems that support mission-critical workflows while collaborating with product teams to design scalable solutions.
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Responsibilities
Own core orchestration and integration services for the platform
Set architecture standards including service contracts and error semantics
Design and document technical solutions with clear visuals
Participate in the full software development life cycle
Perform rigorous code reviews and ensure excellent unit test coverage
Integrate logging and metrics tools for platform observability
Qualification
Required
8-12+ years building complex backend platforms, including microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
Strong proficiency in API design (REST/gRPC) and versioning
Expertise in event-driven architectures (queues/streams)
Extensive data modeling experience with audit-friendly design
Hands-on coding mastery in a production language like Java/Kotlin or Go
Benefits
Access to remote work options with office locations in major cities
Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge healthcare technology team
Engagement in a mission-driven environment focusing on heart disease prevention
Access to advanced tools and systems for collaborative work
A culture that emphasizes core values like teamwork, accountability, and excellence
Company
Ladders
Ladders is the home for $100K+ careers
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$7.25MKey Investors
Matrix
2004-11-08Series A· $7.25M
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