Flexera saves customers billions of dollars in wasted technology spend. A pioneer in Hybrid ITAM and FinOps, Flexera provides award-winning, data-oriented SaaS solutions for technology value optimization (TVO), enabling IT, finance, procurement and cloud teams to gain deep insights into cost optimization, compliance and risks for each business service. Flexera One solutions are built on a set of definitive customer, supplier and industry data, powered by our Technology Intelligence Platform, that enables organizations to visualize their Enterprise Technology Blueprint™ in hybrid environments—from on-premises to SaaS to containers to cloud.
We’re transforming the software industry. We’re Flexera. With more than 50,000 customers across the world, we’re achieving that goal. But we know we can’t do any of that without our team. Ready to help us re-imagine the industry during a time of substantial growth and ambitious plans? Come and see why we’re consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester and IDC as a category leader in the marketplace. Learn more at flexera.com
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to help build and scale the core backend systems of our Data FinOps platform. In this role, you will design and deliver highly reliable, scalable, and cloud‑native services that power data‑intensive workloads and customer‑facing insights.
You will work closely with data engineers, frontend engineers, and product teams, and play a key role in technical design, code quality, and mentoring across the team.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and operate scalable, high‑performance backend services and APIs for a data‑driven SaaS platform.
Own and evolve backend architecture with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Build cloud‑native solutions leveraging AWS, GCP, or Azure, and contribute to infrastructure and platform optimization.
Partner with data engineering and frontend teams to ensure seamless data flow and system integration.
Champion engineering best practices including clean code, automated testing, CI/CD, and observability.
Participate actively in design discussions and code reviews, raising the overall quality bar.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Stay current with modern backend, cloud, and data‑engineering trends and apply them pragmatically.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of backend engineering experience building scalable, production‑grade systems.
Strong proficiency in Python (experience with Java, Go, or Node.js is a plus).
Hands‑on experience designing and building RESTful APIs using frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI.
Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and cloud‑native services.
Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data platforms/warehouses such as Snowflake, Redshift, or Databricks.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized workloads.
Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design.
Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment.
Experience building data‑intensive or analytics‑heavy platforms.
Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and backend systems.
Work on complex, real world cloud and data problems with meaningful customer impact.
A collaborative, inclusive, and engineering‑driven culture.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Flexible work arrangements and strong opportunities for growth and leadership.
Flexera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for open roles regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local/national laws, policies and/or regulations.
Flexera understands the value that results from employing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We recognize that equity necessitates acknowledging past exclusion and that inclusion requires intentional effort. Our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) council is the driving force behind our commitment to championing policies and practices that foster a welcoming environment for all.
We encourage candidates requiring accommodations to please let us know by emailing [email protected].
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What We Do
Flexera delivers SaaS-based IT management solutions that enable enterprises to accelerate digital transformation and multiply the value of their technology investments. We help organizations inform their IT with definitive visibility into complex hybrid IT ecosystems, providing unparalleled IT insights that allow them to seize technology opportunities. And we help them transform their IT with tools that deliver actionable intelligence across an ever-increasing range of dimensions to effectively manage, govern and optimize their hybrid IT estate. More than 50,000 customers subscribe to our technology value optimization solutions, delivered by 1,300+ passionate team members worldwide. To learn more, visit flexera.com
Why Work With Us
People work here for, well, the people. People stay for the camaraderie with smart, passionate teams who actually like working together and managers who support them. We also offer competitive benefits, hybrid working and unlimited time off. Our inclusivity scores are in the top benchmark and we are consistently rated a “great place to work.”
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