Full Time

Software Engineer, Banking

Ladders
Full-time
Technology, Information and Media
United States
$140,000 - $200,000* / year

Job Description

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineer, Banking to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will help shape and scale core banking capabilities for a growing customer base, with a strong focus on reliable execution, secure systems, and high-quality financial software. The engineer will lead technical design for complex money movement workflows while partnering closely with product, design, risk, and compliance teams. This is a hands-on builder role that requires strong architectural thinking, thoughtful collaboration, and a commitment to raising the bar for engineering standards.

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

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design and delivery of scalable banking features for a growing customer base.
  • Set architectural standards and best practices for code quality, performance, security, and reliability.
  • Own the technical approach to complex challenges involving sensitive financial data and real-time money movement.
  • Mentor and grow engineers through design and code reviews, fostering collaboration on tough problems.
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, risk, and compliance teams to shape the roadmap and deliver high-quality software.
  • Create and maintain clear documentation essential for a growing remote organization.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of professional experience in backend or full-stack software engineering, including technical leadership.
  • Proven success in designing, building, and scaling production-grade APIs and distributed systems, preferably in regulated financial services.
  • Experience with sensitive financial data and money movement systems like ledgers and ACH.
  • Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, with familiarity in microservices, Kubernetes, and AWS.
  • Experience with mobile applications, ideally React Native, is a plus.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a history of mentoring engineers.
  • Demonstrated drive and proactivity in a builder and executor role.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, stock options, and health benefits from Day 1.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Remote-friendly (US) with flexible time off (FTO).
  • Opportunities for growth in a high-growth, mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work has real impact.

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.

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