Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Data)

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Data) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will focus on building and evolving backend systems that support identity data at scale, with an emphasis on reliability, extensibility, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with product management, design, and analytics to deliver meaningful improvements across the product development lifecycle. The position also calls for strong technical leadership, thoughtful collaboration, and a hands-on approach to improving system quality and team effectiveness.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $153,000 – $213,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver quarterly goals for the engineering team, guiding the group through ambiguity
• Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle
• Proactively identify and advocate for solutions to project, process, or technology issues
• Monitor team artifacts' operations and availability, supporting on-call efforts as needed
• Foster a culture of quality and ownership by improving code review and design standards
• Develop team talent through feedback, guidance, and leading by example
  
  

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in backend system design and development using Python or Kotlin
• Proven track record in building highly available distributed systems with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes
• Experience defining technical plans for significant features with a focus on simplicity and extensibility
• Skilled in making substantial changes to large codebases with safety practices in place
• Demonstrated ownership of personal growth through proactive feedback seeking
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration
  
  

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and their dependents
• Monthly stipends for tech setup and health and wellness options
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars
• Employee stock purchase plan allowing purchase of company stock at a discount
  
  

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.