Principal Software Engineer (Backend)

Wealth.com; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, revenue-generating startup that is revolutionizing estate planning solutions. As a Principal Software Engineer (Backend), you will lead the design and optimization of core backend services, influencing architectural decisions and mentoring teams. This fully remote position offers a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. Enjoy competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and full medical benefits while shaping the future of a leading platform in the FinTech space. If you have a passion for clean code and modern tech stacks, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Fully remote, flexible work environment

Full medical and dental benefits

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Company equity

401k with Match

Free estate planning

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with strong C#/.NET skills.
• Proven experience with Typescript and building REST/GraphQL APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable backend systems and architect robust APIs.
• Mentor engineering teams and lead technical planning sessions.

Skills

C#/.NET

Typescript

REST APIs

GraphQL

MySQL

DynamoDB

AWS

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Wealth.com is the industry’s leading estate planning platform, empowering financial advisors to offer modern, comprehensive estate planning solutions to their clients. By combining cutting-edge technology, AI, and unmatched human expertise, we deliver a seamless experience that sets us apart. Beyond having one of the most coveted domain names in FinTech, wealth.com is a dynamic, revenue-generating startup experiencing rapid yet sustainable growth.

A key reason behind our position as the #1 estate planning platform is our team. Our people thrive in a collaborative, supportive culture that fosters innovation and makes wealth.com a place where everyone truly enjoys working. Wealth.com is certified as a Great Place to Work for 2024 and named a 2024 finalist for Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators!

As a Principal Software Engineer (Backend), you’ll lead the design, development, and optimization of some of our core backend services. In this pivotal role, you will influence architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and help scale our platform to meet the growing needs of our users. This is an opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a fast-growing, product-driven organization while working with a modern tech stack.

Responsibilities - Everyone

• Design scalable and performant backend systems that support a wide range of product features, e.g., integrations between Wealth.com and other platforms
• Architect robust APIs and data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration across services and platforms
• Implement backend logic using C#/.NET with high standards for reliability, maintainability, and with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver cohesive and user-centric solutions.
• Optimize data storage and retrieval using both relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) databases.Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Lead technical planning sessions and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Integrate GraphQL services efficiently with our existing infrastructure, ensuring consistent and performant data access.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to continually improve our backend capabilities.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in C#/.NET, with a deep understanding of object-oriented design and modern backend development principles.
• Proven experience working with Typescript in server-side or full-stack environments.
• Expertise in building and maintaining REST and GraphQL APIs in production systems.
• Practical knowledge of DynamoDB and MySQL, with the ability to choose the right tool for the job and optimize for performance and scalability.
• A proactive mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for crafting clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Experience leading backend initiatives and mentoring engineering teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS (preferred) or GCP.

Why you'll love working for wealth.com

• Competitive Salary.
• Fully remote, flexible work environment. We do however meet together in person several times a year.
• Full medical and dental benefits.
• Unlimited PTO in an environment where taking time off to relax or recharge is supported and encouraged.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Company equity managed through Carta.
• 401k with Match and 100% vesting upon hire.
• Free estate planning!

$190,000 - $230,000 a year

Wealth is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply. Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Wealth is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply. Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.