Staff Software Engineer, Backend - FinHub (Ledger)

The Ladders

United States

10 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

8 years minimum

Compensation

$218,025.0 - $256,500.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

arc.dev

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Transaction Processing (Computing) Backend Kubernetes Golang

Job description

Architect and build backend systems focused on performance and reliability for transaction processing
Drive strategic direction for complex cross-team projects involving engineering, product, and finance
Establish architectural standards and best practices for the engineering team
Mentor and guide senior engineers in technical decision-making
Collaborate with leadership to shape the team’s technical roadmap and address scaling challenges
Integrate AI in engineering practices to enhance system performance and efficiency

Requirements

8+ years in large-scale distributed systems, with expertise in backend programming (Go, Python, Java)
Experience designing high-availability, high-performance systems, particularly in ledgering or trading
Proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers
Hands-on experience with Go, Kubernetes, and Postgres
Proficient in applying generative AI responsibly to improve workflows

Benefits & conditions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) contributions
Equity and bonus eligibility

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.