Staff Software Engineer, Backend

What You’ll Do:

• Architect & Lead: Take ownership of designing and implementing end-to-end solutions for complex, high-impact projects. Your work will lay the foundation for future innovations and ensure the platform's scalability and reliability.
• Innovate & Evolve: Keep the platform at the cutting edge by staying current with the latest trends in Conversational AI, fintech, and software development. You'll have the freedom to experiment and implement new ideas that push the boundaries of what's possible.
• Collaborate & Inspire: Work closely with the CTO and engineering leads to drive best practices across the team. Your technical leadership will guide the team toward delivering high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Solve Complex Challenges: Dive into the toughest problems, from optimizing performance and scalability to ensuring security and data protection. Your solutions will directly impact the experience of millions of end-users.
• Drive Technical Excellence: Share your insights and expertise to help elevate the technical bar. You’ll be a go-to person for complex problem-solving and will work alongside your peers to ensure we're delivering top-tier solutions.

What You’ll Bring:

• Technical Mastery: 10+ years of experience in building and delivering complex, scalable technical products, with a strong emphasis on Node.js. You have deep expertise in frameworks like Express.js, Hapi.js, and Koa.js, and are well-versed in both NoSQL and relational databases.
• Startup DNA: You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, ideally with experience in startups ranging from 5 to 30 employees. You’ve successfully built products from scratch and are comfortable navigating the unique challenges of early-stage companies.
• Scalable Systems Design: Extensive experience with distributed systems, low-latency applications, and microservices. You know how to build systems that perform under pressure and scale seamlessly.
• Real-Time Experience: Proven track record with real-time interactions, leveraging technologies such as web sockets, long-polling, and server-sent events to create responsive, real-time applications.
• Security & Data Protection: Hands-on experience implementing security and data protection measures. You understand the importance of safeguarding sensitive information in fintech applications.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: You approach challenges with creativity and tenacity, always looking for effective, innovative solutions. Your proactive attitude helps you identify and resolve issues before they become problems.
• Best Practices Advocate: Strong advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing. You believe in writing clean, maintainable code and setting a high standard for the team.

Bonus Points:

• Hands-on experience with AI models and their integrations, specifically related to Conversational AI
• Proficiency in React and Python
• Familiarity with Fintech or Financial Services (FinServ) industries

Compensation

• Compensation is expected to be between $170,000 - $210,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and location.

What We Offer

• 💻 Remote First Policy
• 🏥 Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 🏝 PTO & Holidays
• ✨ Life Insurance