Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Bit Sight
Boston, MA · $119k–$150k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for life sciences and biotech jobs793 openings · of 41
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in New England390 jobs · of 14
- #1Best cities for AI-skill jobs in New England21% · of 28
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in New England910 openings · of 24
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Northeast71 / 100 · of 26
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in New England71 / 100 · of 11
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Pay compared with the market
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About the job
...are looking for a highly experienced and collaborative backend engineer and team player to join one of our multicultural Engineering... ..., focusing on our Third Party Risk Management business. As a Senior Software Engineer, you are known for thinking on your feet, learning...