Principal Software Engineer, Backend
$162,000 – $258,750 USD
Tech Stack
Node.jsTypeScriptPythonAPIDistributed SystemsCI/CD PipelinesUnit TestingIntegration TestingEnd-To-End TestingAWSGCPKubernetesRelational DatabasesNosql DatabasesObservability PracticesMetricsLoggingAlertingData ModelingQuery Performance OptimizationCloud-Native ArchitecturesMicroservices ArchitectureGraphQLServer-Driven UI (SDUI)PrometheusGrafanaPerformance Profiling ToolsAutomated Testing Frameworks
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Responsibilities
- Lead architecture and design of high-scale applications for the company’s core business.
- Define long-term technical strategies and implementation paths for complex systems.
- Drive engineering excellence by writing high-quality, performant code and setting standards.
- Partner with Product Managers and stakeholders to align technical vision with business goals.
- Mentor engineers and promote inclusive team dynamics.
Soft Skills
System DesignSoftware ArchitectureCommunication SkillsMentoringDevops PracticesAgile Development MethodologiesScalability Best Practices
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Match
Culture
Inclusive HiringAgile/Scrum
Requirements
Regions: Us
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About Ladders
Industry: fintech
Size: small
Our client is a leader in the Finance & Insurance space, seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer for their Payments team.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $162,000 – $258,750 USD
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