Senior Software Development Engineer, Backend (Foundation Services)

5+ years of backend experience Experience with Python, GCP (Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub), MySQL, and Redis Comfortable in distributed, event-driven, and cloud-native environments Clear communication across remote channels Thoughtful contributions to discussions and reviews Approach challenges with initiative and accountability Balance pragmatism with technical depth Balance pragmatism and high standards Collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and leadership Contribute to a healthy team culture Prior e-commerce experience preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or other STEM-related field or equivalent work experience

Build and operate core systems powering the platform Develop event-bus implementations Manage charge processing systems Create integrations with partners Develop webhooks connecting Recharge to the ecosystem Perform thorough code reviews Embrace rapid, iterative design, testing, and development Demo work regularly Promote strong engineering habits Advocate for improved standards, tooling, and processes Partner with product and engineering management to shape roadmaps Plan timelines and release features incrementally Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle Assess technical feasibility of new initiatives Contribute to a positive team culture Collaborate across Foundation Services and wider engineering organization