Backend Software Engineer, Block

Artist Platform

$139-245.4k

Salary dependent on location + Employee Stock Purchase Program

AWS

Python

Java

Terraform

Rust

Spring

REST API

DynamoDB

Datadog

Senior level

New York

Remote from US

More information about location

Financial services ecosystem

Job no longer available

Financial services ecosystem

1001+ employees

FintechB2CB2BPaymentsFinancial Services

Job no longer available

$139-245.4k

Salary dependent on location + Employee Stock Purchase Program

AWS

Python

Java

Terraform

Rust

Spring

REST API

DynamoDB

Datadog

Senior level

New York

Remote from US

More information about location

1001+ employees

FintechB2CB2BPaymentsFinancial Services

Company mission

To create better tools to help everyone access the economy.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

5+ years of experience with architecting and developing scalable, reliable and maintainable systems
Strong programming skills with Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Micronaut, etc)
Extensive experience building REST APIs
Experience with serverless technologies
Experience using tools and technology such as AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, IAM, etc.), Terraform, DataDog
Experience with other programming languages such as Python, Go or Rust
Strong collaboration and cross-functional skills; you are self driven, yet your best work is done in a team environment

What the job involves

Our team of developers work within a flat and flexible structure
We are focused on teamwork because we know that the best results are achieved when we combine our efforts
The team ensures continuous delivery and we work with sprints and daily stand-ups
We always aim to use the newest technology and we make sure to implement our solutions in the best way possible
Reporting to your team lead, your main goal will be to ensure the delivery of next gen tools for Artists with a strong focus on customer needs
Architect modern, scalable, backend solutions that are testable, performant, and easy to maintain
Have a chance to research and test latest technologies, and a voice in how our team applies new technologies across our domain
Collaborate closely with other teams, including Product, Front-End and other Backend teams across multiple disciplines
Collaborate cross-functionally on a new product focused on empowering musicians with tools to aid in their artistic journey
Help analyze and implement technical improvements and performance optimization

Our take

Block is a financial services technology company comprising of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD. Its biggest brand, Square, offers hardware and software for small to medium-sized businesses enabling them to manage the entire payment lifecycle. It functions similarly to Shopify and Stripe, but has paired online payment processing with physical devices such as registers, payment terminals, and mobile card readers.

The business was originally founded as Square in 2009 by Jack Dorsey of Twitter fame. Already well-established with SMEs all over the globe, Square has significantly benefited from the increased demand for mobile payment systems. Its order management feature remains a go-to tool for small businesses that otherwise didn't have the proper infrastructure in place when demand for home delivery surged.

Square rebranded as Block in December 2021, with the Square brand name remaining in place for their seller business. The company has since come under fire for its security practices, facing lawsuits in relation to a major breach of CashApp user data, and in 2024 announced plans to reduce its workforce in order to cut costs. Despite these setbacks, there is every chance the business will move past this, though it may take some time to rebuild trust in its product.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

19% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.1)

Trustpilot (4.3)

Company

Company benefits

Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Plans including company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
Paid parental and caregiving leave
Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)
Learning and Development resources
Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Company HQ

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Jack Dorsey

(CEO)

Having studied at and dropped out of New York University, Jack founded Twitter in March 2006, where he has served as CEO since. He co-founded Square with Jim in February 2009, and has remained its CEO ever since.

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