Senior Software Engineer, Backend
FlexSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess at least 6 years of backend development experience, with expertise in building financial or data-intensive systems, and strong proficiency in either Python or Scala. They should have experience with distributed systems and AWS serverless technologies, including Lambdas, SQS/SNS, S3, EventBridge, and CloudWatch, along with a solid understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous processing patterns. Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and containerization is also required, as well as a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design and implement core backend services to support multiple product areas, including user authentication and financial transactions, lead technical implementation of major features and provide architectural guidance, build scalable API layers, develop shared libraries and utilities, create efficient data models and database schemas, drive technical decisions for critical infrastructure, mentor engineers through code reviews and architectural discussions, and work closely with the frontend team to design APIs.
Skills
AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
Python
Scala
Backend services
API development
Security standards
Scalability
Reliability
Financial services
Farther
Personalized wealth management and financial advice
About Farther
Farther.com offers personalized wealth management services aimed at helping clients grow their wealth for future generations. The company uses advanced technology and data-driven strategies to provide tailored financial advice, ensuring that the interests of the clients and advisors are aligned for unbiased guidance. Their proprietary platform includes smart features that allow advisors to concentrate on client needs while offering access to a variety of public strategies and alternative investments to enhance investment potential. Farther.com employs a team of experts, including financial planners and estate attorneys, to deliver comprehensive financial support. Unlike many competitors, Farther.com emphasizes personalized service and proactive technology in its approach to wealth management, with the goal of providing clients with well-rounded financial advice.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$114.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees