Remote Backend Engineer — Scale FinTech APIs

Doist; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

Self Financial is hiring a Backend Software Engineer to build and own the services powering our mobile app and web experiences. You will operate independently, make sound technical tradeoffs, and mentor engineers early in their careers as part of a high-performing team.

You will work on distributed systems, security, and reliable releases for a large user base. This evergreen posting targets strong candidates for anticipated openings, with a focus on robust backend craftsmanship and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with ownership of backend services.
• Strong knowledge of Python and web fundamentals.
• Experience with REST APIs and client-server communication.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development practices.
• Track record of writing reliable, secure, and maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python, Flask, and FastAPI.
• Develop REST endpoints for web and mobile clients with scalable architecture.
• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and optimize queries.
• Integrate with third-party services like payment processors and analytics tools.
• Provide code reviews and uphold testing, security, and performance standards.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Git

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Flask

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Docker

Job description

Self Financial is hiring a Backend Software Engineer to build and own the services powering our mobile app and web experiences. You will operate independently, make sound technical tradeoffs, and mentor engineers early in their careers as part of a high-performing team.

You will work on distributed systems, security, and reliable releases for a large user base. This evergreen posting targets strong candidates for anticipated openings, with a focus on robust backend craftsmanship and