Simple Solutions - Staff Backend Software Engineer - Remote or Hybrid

Developer is needed in New York or SF, United States.

Client: Simple Solutions

Location: New York or SF, NY, us

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Backend Engineer to join our engineering team, either remotely or in a hybrid capacity (2-3 days in the office). The ideal candidate will be responsible for learning new concepts quickly, designing and building robust infrastructure to meet regulatory demands, and working closely with Product and Design to enhance customer experience. Our tech stack is built on Python, React, Docker, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud Platform.

Requirements

• Experience at a well-known, high-growth tech startup.
• Backend expertise (front-end engineers will be denied).
• Minimum of 7-10+ years of software engineering experience in relevant technologies.
• Must reside in the United States and have experience building quality software applications at scale.
• Resume must demonstrate promotions and career progression.
• Preference for candidates in NYC or SF; remote candidates from well-known fintech companies are acceptable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to balance product and technical requirements.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science preferred.
• Proficient in building scalable systems quickly.
• Experience in web/mobile application development, distributed systems, or infrastructure management.
• Excellent time management skills suited for a fast-paced startup environment.

Other Information

Relocation is not needed for this position. The candidate will be joining a Series C company transforming the mortgage servicing industry and expected to drive significant business impact within a complex regulatory environment. Interview process will consist of 3-4 interviews.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity and 401k plan.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for physical and mental well-being.
• Pre-tax deductions for commuting expenses.
• Onboarding support and regular learning opportunities with feedback cycles.
• Quarterly team-building budget for outings and activities.
• Flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays.
• 12 weeks of paid baby bonding time for all parents.