For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineer II Backend (merchant Advocacy) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will lead technical work focused on cloud-enabled scalability, reliability, and delivery excellence. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a regulated financial services environment.

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

Compensation: $142,000 – $210,000 annually

Responsibilities

Design and expand the platform to accommodate hundreds of thousands of merchants
Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment on cross-team projects
Work with Engineering Manager and Team Lead to drive the team's long-term vision
Implement technical strategies for complex, wide-reaching challenges
Utilize development tools like Claude Code to enhance automation
Enhance engineering standards, tooling, and processes across the organization

Qualifications

3+ years as a backend software engineer
Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design and distributed systems
Experience with API design, data models, and event-driven architecture
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in backend systems development using AWS, gRPC, Kotlin, Python, MySQL, and Kubernetes
Experience with monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., sentry.io, kibana)
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents
Generous stipends for technology, food, and lifestyle expenses
Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
Employee stock purchase plan with discounted shares

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.