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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer, Backend - **Company:** Credit Genie - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Mobile Application Software, Secure Coding, Backend, Front End Software Development - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f20cfb1b379afc6f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, * 8+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling high-performance backend systems in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. * Expertise in architecting and productionizing large-scale distributed systems. * Comfortable working across multiple technical areas and collaborating with frontend/mobile teams. * Passion for tackling complex challenges with structured thinking and analytical rigor. Ability to break down intricate systems, identify flaws, and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. * Thrives in a fast-moving, iterative environment with a bias for action. Excited to take full ownership of projects, drive impact, and work cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams. * Strong understanding of data privacy, compliance, and secure coding practices. Experience with designing resilient and reliable systems that meet high security and regulatory standards. Nice to Have * Experience working with products related to lending, credit cards, payments, or other financial services. * Familiarity with mobile app ecosystems and financial technology ## Description As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our platform, designing and building the core systems that power our financial products. You'll have the opportunity to architect scalable infrastructure, drive technical direction, and work on products from the ground up. This is a rare chance to join a fast-growing fintech startup where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on both the company and the financial well-being of our users., * Design, Build, and Scale - Own backend systems end-to-end, from architecture to deployment, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability for next-generation financial products. * Greenfield Development - Work on new projects from scratch, making foundational technical decisions that will shape our platform for years to come. * Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with product, design, data science, and adjacent engineering teams to build impactful features and solve complex business challenges. * Technical Leadership - Lead critical technical, design, and product discussions, driving best practices in system design, coding, testing, and DevOps. * Customer-Focused Innovation - Scope, build, and optimize products and services that deliver immediate and meaningful value to users., We believe working alongside each other in person is the best way to build a great product and foster a strong company culture. Our expectation is that employees are in the office five days a week, allowing for optimal collaboration, inclusivity, and productivity. At the same time, we understand that life happens and recognize the importance of flexibility. We are committed to supporting our employees when circumstances arise that require remote work or adjusted schedules. 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