Senior Software Engineer - Backend/Python

Close (Headquarters: Remote)

Python Backend Remote Full-Time CRM Software Engineer Senior API Distributed Systems PostgreSQL Back End Engineer Staff Engineer

**About Close:**

Close is a bootstrapped, profitable, 100% remote company of ~100 thoughtful individuals. We build a Sales CRM Software that our customers love, focusing on making a meaningful impact and taking ownership. We operate with transparency and prioritize work-life balance.

**About the Role:**

We are looking for a high-achieving Senior Backend Software Engineer with a strong understanding of web technologies to join our fully remote US-based team. You will help design, implement, launch, and scale major systems and user-facing features for our CRM product.

**Responsibilities:**

*   Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve backend systems and services.
*   Build and scale robust APIs and backend infrastructure using Python.
*   Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality features.
*   Take ownership of projects from conception to launch.
*   Contribute to code reviews and mentor other engineers.
*   Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the stack.

**Requirements:**

*   Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, with significant experience in Python.
*   Strong understanding of web technologies, databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redis), and API design.
*   Experience building and scaling distributed systems.
*   Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
*   Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
*   Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

**Ideal Candidate:**

*   You are passionate about building great software products and solving challenging technical problems.
*   You thrive in a remote, autonomous environment and take initiative.
*   You have experience working on SaaS products, ideally CRM or sales tools.
*   You value clean code, testing, and sound engineering practices.
*   You are based in the USA and authorized to work.