Senior Software Engineer, Data Layer

The Ladders
United States
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$186,065.0 - $218,900.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Code Review Distributed Systems Data Layers Build Management Microservices

Job description

  • Own and deliver projects from scoping to production validation, focusing on high-priority initiatives
  • Design and build reliable, low-latency systems that serve millions, optimizing service performance
  • Enhance the API framework for fast and easy independent development across teams
  • Drive operational excellence by owning service-level objectives and incident responses
  • Collaborate with product teams to craft API schemas and support service launches
  • Set technical standards through code reviews and mentorship, influencing architectural direction

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in engineering complex, production-grade distributed systems
  • Proficient in backend languages like Go or Java, with experience in microservices and API platforms
  • Proven project delivery skills, from design to monitoring, in high-reliability environments
  • Ability to create clean APIs from complex systems, managing on-call duties effectively
  • Collaboration skills to align technical strategies with cross-functional teams
  • Experience utilizing generative AI to enhance workflow efficiency and oversight

Benefits & conditions

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Equity and bonus eligibility
  • Work in a cross-functional team environment
  • Access to continuous learning and mentorship opportunities

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.

About the company

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer Data Layer to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will lead work at the intersection of data, AI-enabled capabilities, and scalable technology delivery. You will partner with business, technical, and operational stakeholders to build reporting, surface trends, and translate analysis into action. The position offers the opportunity to strengthen data-driven execution and help teams focus on the metrics that matter most within a regulated financial services environment.

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