Farther

Staff Backend Engineer in Data

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Wealth Management, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 10+ years of backend development experience, with deep expertise in distributed systems and serverless architectures, and extensive knowledge of Python or Scala and modern serverless frameworks. They should have experience with AWS serverless technologies (lambdas, SQS/SNS, S3, EventBridge, CloudWatch) and distributed data systems, along with a strong background in financial systems architecture and serverless implementation.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Backend Engineer, the individual will drive technical architecture decisions, lead the design and implementation of large-scale distributed systems, establish backend engineering standards and best practices, tackle complex technical challenges in serverless system design, guide and mentor senior engineers, collaborate with engineering leadership, design and implement critical financial systems architecture, champion engineering excellence, and lead technical discovery and implementation of major new platform capabilities on AWS.

Skills

AWS
Serverless
Python
Scala
Distributed Systems
Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
Backend Architecture
Scalability
Reliability
Engineering Standards

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

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Rapid AUM growth may strain Farther's proprietary platform if not managed properly.
High valuation post-Series B raises pressure to meet investor expectations.
Reliance on technology exposes Farther to risks of obsolescence or failure.

Differentiation

Farther combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology for a unique client experience.
The firm offers a proprietary platform with smart features for personalized financial advice.
Farther's integration with Wealth.com enhances estate planning for high-net-worth clients.

Upsides

Farther's AUM increased 4x year-over-year, showing strong market demand.
The $72 million Series C funding supports expansion of Farther's advisor network.
Partnerships with Wealth.com and YCharts enhance Farther's comprehensive service offerings.

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