Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Backend) to join our team.

Responsibilities:

As the staff engineer of this team, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Technical Leadership and Oversight:

• Oversee the development and maintenance of the core ledger platform, ensuring robustness, scalability, and reliability.
• Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements and incorporate relevant innovations to enhance the platform's capabilities.
• Collaborate with the architect to define and refine the platform's technical roadmap.

Team Development:

• Mentor a team of software engineers and developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Project Management:

• Plan and manage the execution of projects, ensuring timely delivery within the allocated budget.
• Utilize agile methodologies to monitor progress, facilitate daily stand-ups, and lead sprint planning sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, finance, and compliance, to align project objectives and deliverables.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Regularly communicate with senior management and other stakeholders to report on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Gather feedback from internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve the platform’s functionality and user experience.
• Represent the team in inter-departmental meetings, ensuring alignment with the company's overall strategic goals.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to high-quality coding and documentation standards.
• Oversee the implementation of robust testing strategies to identify and mitigate risks early in the development cycle.
• Collaborate with the security engineering team to prioritize and resolve any security vulnerabilities and compliance issues related to the ledger platform.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Encourage a culture of innovation within the team, promoting experimentation and learning.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor products to identify opportunities for platform enhancement.
• Lead efforts in streamlining processes and implementing best practices to increase efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years of proven experience in a fintech company.
• 3+ years of experience leading the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems.
• 3+ years of strong background in developing, testing and validating financial platforms, preferably with expertise in ledger technology.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in building a team of developers from 0 to 10.
• Experience in building high-scale and high-quality distributed systems.
• Track record of building and delivering mission-critical, 24x7 production software systems.

Benefits

• Work Location: Remote
• 5 days working