Software Engineer II, Backend (Streaming)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 146,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% subsidized medical coverage

Tech setup stipend

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Software Engineer II, Backend (Streaming) to join a leader in Finance & Insurance. You will build and maintain backend streaming systems that power reliable, scalable financial products, collaborating with product, design, and analytics to translate business needs into robust solutions.

Remote role for US-based candidates only, with a compensation range of $146,000–$206,000 annually. The team emphasizes operational excellence, on-call support, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficient in backend development using Python or Kotlin.
• Familiar with distributed systems and technologies like AWS, Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes.
• Skilled in transforming business problems into well-structured, tested, and maintainable code.
• Experience in navigating large codebases and conducting code reviews.
• Demonstrated ownership of personal growth and proactive feedback-seeking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Break down larger projects into manageable tasks and deliver them in phases.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Create and monitor metrics to support team operations and availability.
• Engage in team growth activities, including participation in the interview process.
• Support on-call efforts and ensure the reliability of team artifacts.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Kotlin

Distributed systems

Code reviews

On-call ownership

Communication

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Kafka

Flink

Kubernetes

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineer II, Backend (Streaming) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will focus on building and maintaining backend streaming systems that support reliable, scalable financial products. You will partner closely with product management, design, and analytics to turn business needs into well-structured technical solutions. The position also emphasizes operational excellence through metrics, on-call support, and contributions to team growth.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $146,000 – $206,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Break down larger projects into manageable tasks and deliver them in phases
• Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle
• Create and monitor metrics to support team operations and availability
• Engage in team growth activities, including participation in the interview process
• Support on-call efforts and ensure the reliability of team artifacts

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of software engineering experience
• Proficient in backend systems development using Python or Kotlin
• Familiar with distributed systems and technologies like AWS, Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes
• Skilled in transforming business problems into well-structured, tested, and maintainable code
• Experience in navigating large codebases and conducting code reviews
• Demonstrated ownership of personal growth and proactive feedback-seeking
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical 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 allowing stock purchase 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.