Senior Backend Engineer (Data)

your Jared; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (pre-IPO)

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Home office setup support

Job summary

Unit21, INC. is a fully remote technology company redefining fraud detection and AML analytics. You will tackle distributed systems, large-scale data processing, and platform scalability, partnering with cross-functional teams to build reliable data infrastructure.

This role suits someone autonomous who thrives in fast-paced environments and owns the process from design to production. You will develop scalable code, work with data pipelines, lead projects to completion, and innovate on hard

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python or other OOP languages.
• Advanced SQL skills and efficient data model design.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
• Experience managing infrastructure with Terraform (IAAS).

Responsibilities

• Developing and deploying scalable and elegant code.
• Work with distributed systems and data pipelines.
• Lead and drive projects to completion.
• Innovating on creative solutions to difficult problems.
• Work with related data infrastructure technologies.

Skills

Python

SQL

Distributed systems

OOP languages

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Terraform

Databricks

Apache Spark

Job description

Unit21, INC | Full time

| Posted on 07/22/2026

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• Date Opened 07/22/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Industry Technology

For many people, the most important aspect of a new role is mission alignment. At Unit21, we’re dedicated to fighting financial crime. We’re building out a suite of AI tooling to make detection & investigation so efficient that many vectors of wrongdoing will be eliminated. Our calling card in the industry is customizability and putting control in the hands of Fraud & AML agents to help them work with speed, accuracy, and trust. Unit21 is a place to work for those who want to make a difference.

This is a remote position.

About the role

You'll tackle problems involving distributed systems, large-scale data processing, and platform scalability while partnering with cross-functional engineering teams to build reliable, performant data infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who is highly autonomous, thrives in fast-paced environments, and takes ownership from design through production.

What you will be doing

• Developing and deploying scalable and elegant code
• Work with distributed systems and data pipelines
• Lead and drive projects to completion
• Innovating on creative solutions to difficult problems
• Work with related data infrastructure technologies

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field
• Strong programming skills in Python or any other OOP languages
• Advanced SQL skills and experience designing efficient data models
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
• Experience managing infrastructure using code such as Terraform (IAAS)

Bonus Points!

• Hands on experience working with Apache Spark, Databricks, Flink, Beam, or similar large-scale data processing frameworks
• Experience managing large-scale critical production systems with minimum SLAs of 4 9's

Work Location

Remote - US - Remote work is limited to the following U.S. states:

CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, WA

Compensation

The standard base pay range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000 annually. This range does not include bonuses, equity, or other incentives.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and pre-IPO equity
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee)
• Unlimited PTO and generous leave programs
• 401(k), learning & development stipend, and home office setup support
• Inclusive, high-ownership culture focused on impact, innovation, and growth

Equal Opportunity

Unit21 is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed requirement. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce.