For our client, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer Backend (capacity Modeling) 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: $178,000 – $228,000 annually

Responsibilities

Set technical strategy for your team aligned with business-impacting projects
Collaborate across teams to understand and manage technical risks and sustainability during product development
Advocate for technical solutions and operational processes to enhance team productivity
Ensure team operations and availability with appropriate monitoring and response strategies
Cultivate a culture of quality by setting code review and design standards for the team
Develop team talent through feedback, guidance, and leading by example
Lead initiatives to enhance team ownership and accountability in coding practices

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in backend system design and development using Python or Kotlin
Proven track record in building highly available distributed systems with AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes
Experience managing traffic for high-stakes sales events, such as Prime Day or Black Friday
Skilled in optimizing autoscaling and resources such as CPU/Memory and multi-threading for compute workloads
Proficient in defining technical execution plans for major features and system components with clean, maintainable code
Comfortable navigating ambiguity while understanding system architecture and operations
Demonstrated ability to gather and integrate feedback from peers for growth and impact
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration

Benefits

100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents
Generous stipends for various spending needs, including technology and family-forming expenses
Competitive vacation and holiday schedules for adequate rest and recharge opportunities
Employee stock purchase plan to buy the company shares at a discount

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.