Staff Software Engineer (Backend)
Company: Aspira
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Please Note: Applicants must be
legally authorized to work in the United States. Aspira is unable
to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas, now or in
the future. About Aspira For more than 40 years, Aspira has been
the market-leading provider of software and services that help
public agencies protect natural and cultural resources while making
them accessible for all. Our platform supports everything from
campground reservations to hunting licenses, helping millions of
people discover, enjoy, and care for the outdoors. We share our
client partners' mission: to steward resources for future
generations, create opportunities for genuine enjoyment of the
outdoors today, and expand access so more people can experience its
benefits. Aspira is transforming its technology and service model
to give agencies more capacity and insight—streamlined tools,
smarter automation, and better connections with their communities.
Our goal is simple: make it easier for our clients to conserve what
matters most and for their customers to enjoy it to the fullest.
The Ideal Candidate As a Principal Back End Engineer at Aspira, you
will be a key technical leader within our engineering team, driving
the design, development, and optimization of robust back-end
systems that are crucial to the company's operational success and
scalability. This role combines in-depth coding expertise,
architectural design, and strategic leadership, ensuring that all
back-end solutions are scalable, efficient, and aligned with both
technical and business objectives. The Principal Back End Engineer
will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior
engineers, and play a critical role in shaping the technical
roadmap for our back-end infrastructure. In this role, you will be
building highly scalable serverless applications on AWS. You will
work closely with product managers, front-end engineers, and other
stakeholders to design and implement solutions that leverage modern
technologies and best practices. Your extensive experience in
serverless architecture, along with your deep knowledge of AWS
Services like CloudFront, S3, DynamoDB, AppSync, Lambda,
EventBridge, and StepFunctions, will be instrumental in ensuring
the reliability and efficiency of our technical infrastructure. Key
Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of
scalable, high-performance back-end services, APIs, and system
architectures. Optimize build pipelines, deployment processes, and
overall system performance while reducing technical debt. Define
and implement comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration,
load) to ensure code quality, reliability, and security.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, front-end
engineers, and security teams to align technical roadmaps and
ensure compliance with best practices. Mentor and guide back-end
engineers, driving technical discussions, code reviews, and
fostering a culture of learning and excellence. Take ownership of
complex projects, managing timelines, identifying risks, and
ensuring timely, high-quality delivery. Continuously improve
infrastructure and development processes by introducing new tools,
technologies, and methodologies. Uphold company values by promoting
teamwork, accountability, compliance, and ethical standards in all
work. Qualifications Proven track record of designing and
delivering high-quality, scalable back-end systems, with a strong
foundation in serverless architecture, performance optimization,
and distributed computing. Strong experience in designing and
implementing GraphQL APIs. Extensive experience with DynamoDB,
Dynamo Streams, and single table design. Strong problem-solving
skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges
and develop innovative, efficient solutions that meet business
needs. Exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a
history of guiding engineering teams to deliver high-performance,
secure, and reliable back-end services. Excellent communication
skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly
articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and
non-technical stakeholders. Proficiency in implementing best
practices for back-end security, including knowledge of encryption,
authentication mechanisms, and secure data handling. Adaptability
to evolving technologies and industry trends, with a proactive
approach to adopting and integrating new tools and methodologies to
enhance back-end development and infrastructure. Desired Hardware
and Software Competencies Proficient in software development tools
(IntelliJ, Visual Studio Code, Eclipse) and version control systems
like Git for managing distributed codebases. Expertise in
containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker,
Kubernetes, Helm) for deploying and managing scalable
microservices. Strong experience with database technologies (SQL
and NoSQL) such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, and Redis, with
skills in designing and optimizing complex data structures.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and
cloud infrastructure (AWS services like CloudFront, S3, Lambda,
DynamoDB), including monitoring and logging with CloudWatch.
Desired Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer
Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree
preferred. 10 years of professional experience in back-end software
development, with a focus on designing and deploying scalable
systems. 5 years of experience in a senior or lead engineering
role, demonstrating strong leadership and project management
skills. Extensive experience with back-end technologies and
frameworks, including Node.js, Java, Python, and major database
systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Proven expertise in cloud
platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and experience with
CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). Demonstrated success in
implementing robust security practices and managing complex,
high-performance systems.
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