Public

Senior Backend Engineer

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Investment Platforms, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with experience in a similar role being the most important factor. Strong proficiency in Java Spring boot and hands-on experience with backend development are required, and experience with Java or .NET is also relevant.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs using Java Spring boot, collaborate with frontend developers and stakeholders to implement new features and enhancements, optimize the performance and scalability of Public’s trading platform, participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure code quality and reliability, and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Java Spring Boot
Backend Development
Java
.NET
APIs
Performance Optimization
Scalability
Code Review
Testing
Debugging
Agile Methodologies
Financial Markets
Trading Platforms

Public

Offers high-yield cash accounts and investment services

About Public

Public.com provides a high-yield cash account with a 5.1% annual percentage yield (APY), allowing customers to earn interest on their cash. It serves individual investors by offering a platform to buy bonds and engage in equity trades, while sharing 50% of its options trading revenue with customers for transparency. The company uses artificial intelligence to deliver real-time data and analysis, helping users make informed investment decisions. Public.com aims to empower individual investors with accessible financial tools and information.

Key Metrics

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$403.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Parental leave
Sick leave
401k with 4% match
Gym memberships
FSA & HSA
Reproductive care

Risks

Increased competition from fintech platforms may dilute Public.com's market share.
Volatility in cryptocurrency markets could affect user trust in Public.com's crypto services.
Rising interest rates may challenge the attractiveness of Public.com's high-yield cash account.

Differentiation

Public.com offers fractional ownership across diverse assets, including stocks, crypto, and collectibles.
The platform provides AI-driven data analytics for personalized investment insights and recommendations.
Public.com shares 50% of its options revenue with customers, ensuring transparency and trust.

Upsides

Public.com raised $135M in Series D, supporting its commission-free trading platform expansion.
The platform's high-yield cash account offers a competitive 5.1% APY, attracting cash investors.
AI-powered analysis of earnings calls provides users with deeper insights into company performance.

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