Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Clerkie is a fintech startup focused on democratizing financial wellness through artificial intelligence. They are seeking a Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain backend services, contributing to system reliability and collaborating across functions to enhance user experiences.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain backend services
- Contribute to system reliability, performance, and scalability
- Participate in technical design discussions and decision-making
- Support feature development across the platform
- Improve visibility into system health and performance
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver a seamless user experience
- Contribute to internal engineering practices and documentation
Skills
- Experience building and shipping backend systems in production
- Strong fundamentals in system design and backend architecture
- Proficiency in JavaScript / Node.js (or similar backend languages)
- Experience working with databases (NoSQL preferred, e.g., MongoDB)
- Ability to own projects end-to-end and operate independently
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Comfort working in a fast-moving, evolving startup environment
- Experience working on backend or server-side
- Experience with AWS (EC2, S3, etc.) or cloud infrastructure
- Experience with distributed systems or data-heavy applications
- Familiarity with fintech, financial services, or regulated industries
- Background in engineering, computer science, analytics, or another technical field
- Experience working in early-stage startups or high-growth environments
- Curiosity about financial wellness and technology that improves people's lives
Benefits
- 💼 Equity
- 💻 Remote-first role (US only)
- 🧘 Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 📈 401(k) + retirement benefits
- 🌴 Paid time off + annual company retreat
- 💻 Company laptop + home office stipend
- 💙 Collaborative, values-driven culture
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