Software Engineer II, Backend (Streaming)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Software Engineer II, Backend (Streaming) to join a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. You will build and support backend streaming systems that power reliable, scalable product experiences, collaborating with product management, design, and analytics. This is a remote role for US‑based candidates only (no visa sponsorship).

Compensation ranges from $133,000 to $183,000 annually. You will own metrics, code quality, on‑call support, and contribute to team growth and

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin.
• Experience with distributed systems (AWS, Kafka, Flink, Kubernetes).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Break down large projects into actionable tasks and deliver on time.
• Partner with product management, design, and analytics to support product development.
• Create and monitor metrics to ensure operational availability of team-owned systems.
• Contribute to interview processes and team growth.
• Support on-call and day-to-day maintenance efforts.

Skills

Python

Kotlin

Backend development

Distributed systems

AWS

Kafka

Flink

Kubernetes

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 focuses on building and supporting backend streaming systems that help power reliable, scalable product experiences. You will work across product management, design, and analytics to translate business needs into clear technical solutions, while contributing to operational health and team execution. The position also calls for hands‑on ownership of metrics, code quality, and on‑call support in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment.

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

Compensation: $133,000 – $183,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Break down larger projects into actionable tasks and collaborate to deliver work on time


• Support product development by partnering with product management, design, and analytics


• Create and monitor metrics to help ensure the operational availability of team-owned systems


• Participate in team growth activities, including the interview process


• Contribute to on‑call support and day‑to‑day operational maintenance efforts

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer


• Proficiency in backend systems development using Python or Kotlin


• Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies such as AWS, Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes


• Ability to turn business problems into multi‑component software solutions with clear, testable code


• Experience navigating large codebases and conducting code reviews


• Demonstrated ownership of personal growth and a proactive approach to seeking feedback


• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration

Benefits

• 100% subsidized health coverage for employees and dependents


• Monthly stipends for tech setup and health and wellness options


• Flexible time off and a generous holiday calendar


• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) for discounted stock purchases

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.