Senior Backend Engineer, Finary

• To sum it up, we are looking for builders who want to do hard (but highly rewarding) projects, have grit, and are at ease in highly evolving (and unstable) environments, doing whatever it takes to forge our vision into existence
• Are a team player, are humble, and like to help others grow
• Are genuinely friendly and ambitious
• Like to take initiative and find new creative solutions to problems
• Are a good communicator and know how to collect feedback and identify bottlenecks
• 10+ years in a backend engineering role in product-driven organizations
• Have a track record in mobile-first products
• Have an excellent eye for aesthetics, layouts, fonts, and what makes a lovable product
• Are fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Break down big projects into small deliverables, well-presented to the team, and move fast based on user feedback. You prefer small solutions and know when to improve something

Desirable

• We're looking for a highly experienced backend software engineer to work on new cutting-edge projects on critical financial applications that require high-quality engineering
• Your role will be to work on the financial Rust backend stack and more specifically:
• Architect and Develop Backend Systems: Design and implement scalable, efficient backend solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability across our platform
• Mentor and Support Team Members: Provide technical guidance to less experienced developers, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes learning and professional growth
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in the backend codebase, refactoring, and optimizing for better performance and maintainability
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Engage closely with frontend, design, and product teams to ensure that backend solutions align with overall product goals and user needs
• Optimize and Scale Infrastructure: Ensure that backend infrastructure is scalable and optimized for performance, security, and cost-efficiency
• Ensure API Performance and Stability: Develop and maintain robust APIs, ensuring seamless communication between services and external integrations
• Implement Testing and Monitoring Practices: Set up automated testing, monitoring, and alert systems to ensure backend stability and swift resolution of issues
• Own Backend Architecture Decisions: Make critical architectural decisions, balancing technical innovation with pragmatism to deliver effective, scalable solutions