Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Card Loan Platform)

Ladders; United States; À distance; USD 173 000 - 233 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health coverage

Tech stipends

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Résumé du poste

Ladders is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to build and scale core services for a high-volume card loan platform. You will shape technical direction, partner with product, and mentor engineers while delivering robust APIs and reliable performance.

Remote role for US-based candidates; salary range $173,000 – $233,000 annually with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development with emphasis on system design and architecture.
• Proven leadership and ability to foster team growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin; experience with cloud and containers.

Responsabilités

• Lead technical strategy and project execution aligned with business goals.
• Design and develop large-scale, high-availability backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with product and cross-functional teams on requirements for card loan attribution and lifecycle.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure system health and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Python

Kotlin

Outils

Docker

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

Description du poste

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Card Loan Platform) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will focus on building and scaling core backend services that support a high-volume lending platform. You will help shape technical direction, partner closely with product and cross-functional stakeholders, and solve complex engineering challenges that impact reliability, performance, and customer experience. The position also offers the opportunity to mentor engineers and influence best practices across the team. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available. Compensation: $173,000 – $233,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical strategy by leading project planning and execution aligned with business goals.
• Lead the design and development of large-scale, high-availability services, including robust APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements for card loan attribution and lifecycle strategy.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues to ensure system health and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical discussions to promote best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on system design and architecture.
• Proven leadership skills, fostering team growth and a culture of learning.
• Strong communication skills for conveying complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a creative approach.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages like Python or Kotlin.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and RESTful API development.

Benefits

• 100% subsidized health coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Monthly stipends for tech setup and health/wellness options.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) allowing purchase of stock 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.