This is a Fully Remote Job
About Our Client:
The organization operates within the financial technology industry, focusing on advancing economic freedom through innovative financial services. It addresses challenges related to building scalable and reliable trading platforms accessible to a global customer base. The organization emphasizes remote work with periodic in-person collaboration sessions to foster intense and focused teamwork.
About the Opportunity:
The SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, BACKEND, will play a key role in scaling advanced trading products by designing and delivering backend services that enhance asset discovery, social engagement, and real-time notifications. This position is critical for driving customer engagement and enabling seamless trading experiences across various asset classes, contributing directly to the platform's growth and user satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
Own end-to-end design, development, and reliability of backend services using Golang and gRPC.
Lead experimentation and optimization of trading conversion funnels using data-driven insights.
Make system design decisions balancing performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Promote software engineering best practices in design, coding, testing, and monitoring.
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers across time zones to align on product vision and deliverables.
Requirements:
5+ years of backend software engineering experience with expertise in Golang and gRPC.
Experience designing scalable service architectures and making design trade-offs in high-throughput systems.
Proficiency with AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Datadog, or similar cloud infrastructure tools.
Knowledge of event-driven architectures such as Kafka or message queuing systems.
Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases, third-party API integrations, GraphQL, and ETL pipelines.
Ability to independently manage complex projects from concept to production.
Responsible use of generative AI with appropriate human oversight to improve workflows.
Pay Range and Compensation Package:
Annual base salary range: $186,065 to $218,900 USD (excluding equity and bonus).
Total compensation may include equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.