Role overview
Work model: Remote
Annual base salary: $150,000 - $220,000 USD for US-based employees
Schedule: Flexible work hours
About the position
Build the cloud-based APIs and databases that power capital products using Go, Python, and PostgreSQL. This senior backend role combines hands-on development with technical project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and ownership from initial design through production deployment. Fintech experience is not required.
Your engineering responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable, reliable backend services, primarily using Go and Python.
- Architect, optimize, and maintain relational database tables in PostgreSQL.
- Lead technical projects from concept to launch, maintaining high standards for quality and reliability.
- Work with product managers and fellow engineers to define requirements and implement solutions.
- Conduct thorough code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
Technical qualifications
- 5-7+ years of backend software development experience.
- Production experience with Go, Java, Python, or a similar language.
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
- Experience building and operating scalable APIs and services.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
- Working knowledge of development tools such as GitHub and VSCode.
- Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
How you’ll work
Take end-to-end ownership of your work, collaborate across business functions, and apply your technical skills to customer needs. The team values curiosity, accountability, and high engineering standards in a remote-first startup environment.
Support and flexibility
- Equipment provided to support your work.
- Flexible vacation and working hours.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Parental leave for employees growing their families, regardless of gender.