Senior Backend Software Engineer

Accountabilities

In this role, you will take ownership of backend features and services across their full lifecycle, contributing directly to the stability and evolution of a large-scale financial platform. You will design, build, and maintain distributed systems while ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability across core services.

• Own backend features end-to-end, from design and development through production deployment and iteration

• Develop and enhance Kotlin-based services supporting core financial product functionality

• Design scalable and reliable distributed systems aligned with product and engineering needs

• Collaborate within a small cross-functional team to deliver frequent product improvements

• Write maintainable, well-tested code and contribute to engineering best practices

• Participate in architectural discussions and continuously improve system performance and resilience

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings strong backend engineering expertise and a deep understanding of scalable system design. You have a solid computer science foundation and extensive experience building production-grade distributed systems in fast-moving environments.

• 6+ years of backend software engineering experience

• Strong computer science fundamentals and systems design knowledge

• Experience building and maintaining scalable distributed systems in production

• Proficiency with Kotlin or similar modern backend languages

• Strong focus on software quality, testing, and maintainable code practices

• Experience working with technologies such as gRPC, Postgres, Kubernetes, and Terraform is a plus

• Comfortable working in small, agile teams with high ownership and rapid delivery cycles

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a product-driven environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• 401(k) plan with Safe Harbor employer matching

• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays

• Company-provided technology equipment and setup

How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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