Founding Backend Engineer

Harnham; New City (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FinTech sector is seeking a Backend Engineer to develop and optimize systems for real-time financial insights. The role involves backend development, data ingestion, and collaboration with data and ML engineers. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in Python, AWS, and SQL, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including equity.

Benefits

401(k)

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Equity

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Python, AWS, SQL, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience building ETL pipelines and ingesting large data volumes.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend services and APIs in Python.
• Design and maintain ETL pipelines and data ingestion workflows.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Skills

Python

AWS

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Communication

Education

Computer Science

Engineering

Job description

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Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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FinTech

Hybrid – New York, NY

$170,000 - $200,000 + Equity

We are working with a cutting-edge AI-powered cloud finance optimization platform that helps businesses reduce cloud costs through automation and machine learning. Their AI-driven tools provide real-time insights, cost-saving strategies, and automated financial operations.

The Role:

As a Backend Engineer, you will build and optimize the systems that power real-time financial insights and automation. This role involves backend development, data ingestion, and infrastructure work, collaborating closely with data and ML engineers in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Other responsibilities include:

• Develop scalable backend services and APIs in Python.
• Design and maintain ETL pipelines and data ingestion workflows.
• Work with large-scale data using SQL and cloud-based tools.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Contribute to infrastructure as code and CI/CD processes.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in Python, AWS, SQL, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience building ETL pipelines and ingesting large data volumes.
• Solid software engineering and data infrastructure skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and a hands-on approach to solving complex problems.

The Benefits:

Base salary of $170,000 - $200,000 plus equity, 401(k), health, dental, and vision benefits.

How to Apply:

Please register your interest by sending your resume via the Apply link on this page.

Key Words:

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Engineering Services and Financial Services

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