Last updated: 2025-05-22

12 Backend Software Engineering jobs in Denver.

Hiring now: Sr Staff Software Engr @ Checkr, Software Engr Kubernetes @ Datadog, Sr Software Engr Threat P @ Appomni, Sr Software Engr @ Candid Hea, Blockchain Engr @ Etherfi, Software Engr Billing Bus @ Homebase, Sr Backend Engr @ Lg Ad Solu, Backend Engr @ Loft Orbit, Software Engr Principal S @ Northrop G.Explore more at at kaamvaam.com

🔥 Skills

Python (9) Kubernetes (6) Docker (4) Ruby (3) Software Engineering (3) PostgreSQL (3) React (3) Typescript (3) Google Cloud Platform (3) Auth0 (3)

📍 Locations

Denver (10) Golden (1) Boulder (1)
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Checkr

Senior Staff Software Engineer Denver
Skills & Focus: software engineer, architecture projects, leadership, Ruby, GoLang, Python, Cloud technologies, microservices design, asynchronous queueing, domain-driven design
About the Company: Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help custom…
Experience: 15+ years experience as a software engineer; 2+ years leading architecture projects across an organization; 5+ years experience in a leadership role
Salary: $251,000 to $295,000 in San Francisco, CA; $213,000 to $250,000 in Denver, CO
Type: Full-time
Benefits: A fast-paced and collaborative environment; Learning and development allowance; Competitive cash and equity compensatio…

Datadog

Software Engineer - Kubernetes Networking Denver
Skills & Focus: Kubernetes, CNI plugins, Cilium, network performance, network security, eBPF, multi-cloud, software engineering, Linux networking, mentoring
About the Company: Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve …
Experience: 4+ years of experience working with Kubernetes networking and CNI plugins
Salary: $130,000 — $300,000 USD
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits including healthcare, denta…

Appomni

Senior Software Engineer - Threat Platform Denver
Skills & Focus: data pipelines, Python, Go, Kafka, Pub/Sub, Pulsar, ClickHouse, Trino, Spark, cloud-native
Salary: $180,000 - $210,000
Type: Full-time

Candid Health

Senior Software Engineer Denver
Skills & Focus: Software Engineering, Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Typescript, Google Cloud Platform, Auth0, Terraform
About the Company: Candid Health is focusing on automating the medical billing process in the US healthcare system, aiming to reduce administrative overhead and improve the effic…
Experience: 6+ years
Salary: $195K - $250K
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Equity, sales incentives, and employee benefits. Minimal hierarchy with broad ranges of experience within roles.

Ether.Fi

Blockchain Engineer Denver
Skills & Focus: Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Solidity, Backend Development, Golang, Python, Decentralization, DApps, CI/CD, Microservices
About the Company: ether.fi is a rapidly growing Ethereum liquid staking protocol where stakeholders retain control of their assets. We have a thriving community and a TVL of $8B…
Experience: 3-4 years industry experience
Type: Full time
Benefits: Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, token allocation grant, health, dental, and vision insurance plans, o…

Candid Health

Senior Software Engineer Denver
Skills & Focus: Software Engineering, Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Typescript, Google Cloud Platform, Auth0, Terraform
Experience: 8+ years
Salary: $165,000 to $210,000 USD
Type: Full time
Benefits: Total compensation may include equity, sales incentives, and employee benefits.

Homebase

Software Engineer, Billing & Businesses Team Denver
Skills & Focus: backend services, payment systems, API design, event-driven architecture, Ruby, scalable systems, security, observability, service-oriented architecture, inter-service communication
About the Company: Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams—built to simplify the day-to-day and superpower local businesses. With tools for scheduling, time clocks, payro…
Experience: 3 years of experience working with Ruby (beyond Rails; deep expertise in Ruby itself is a plus)
Benefits: Ownership & Financial Security: Stock options + 401(k) with 4% match; Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage …

Lg Ad Solutions

Senior Backend Engineer Denver
Skills & Focus: Backend Engineering, C++, Golang, NodeJS, Software Design, Scalable Systems, MySQL, Kafka, Testing, Monitoring
About the Company: LG Ad Solutions is a global leader in connected TV (CTV) and cross-screen advertising. We pride ourselves on delivering state-of-the-art advertising solutions …
Experience: 6+ years of backend engineering experience

Candid Health

Software Engineer Denver
Skills & Focus: Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Typescript, Google Cloud Platform, Auth0, Terraform, Software Engineering
Experience: 5+ years
Salary: $135,000 to $180,000 USD
Type: Full time

Checkr

Senior Software Engineer Denver
Skills & Focus: backend software development, Ruby, Python, Golang, domain modeling, system architecture, relational databases, REST APIs, microservices, development lifecycle
About the Company: Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help custom…
Experience: 5+ years of backend software development experience
Salary: $155,000 to $182,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: A fast-paced and collaborative environment; Learning and development allowance; Competitive compensation and opportunit…

Loft Orbital

Backend Engineer Golden
Skills & Focus: Backend Engineer, micro-services, command and control, space infrastructure, satellite platform, Python, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, C++
About the Company: Loft Orbital is a company that develops micro-services for the command and control of space infrastructure, focusing on modern automated spacecraft systems.
Type: Full-time
Benefits: SatDevOps training to operate spacecrafts

Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer Boulder
Skills & Focus: Agile, C++, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker, Object Oriented Programming, Linux, DevOps, Python, Multi-threaded applications
About the Company: At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for ge…
Experience: Software Engineer: Minimum 2 years; Principal Software Engineer: Minimum 5 years
Salary: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO)