SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, BACKEND

This range is provided by Syndicatebleu. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range67.00 / hr - $86.00 / hrOur client, a leading digital personal finance company, is actively searching for a Senior Backend Engineer to help lead a critical transformation of the product’s foundational architecture. This role is key to evolving the core banking infrastructure and enabling the support of advanced account structures. In this position, youll thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where coordination across initiatives is vital. Youll help shape and execute solutions as part of a unified strategy, reflecting the tightly connected nature of product initiatives.As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be deeply involved in designing, building, and refining systems that make a real impact. Were looking for someone who takes initiative, values quality and clarity, and contributes positively to the culture of mentorship and teamwork. You’ll work alongside top-tier engineers in a setting that values strong partnerships between Engineering, Product, and Design - contributing across the full product lifecycle from concept to continuous improvement.Please note that this is a remote, 12 month, contract role. Pay will be $67- $86 / hr.Key Responsibilities :Drive the development, testing, and deployment of services and infrastructureInfluence architectural decisions and contribute to long-term technical strategyTranslate business needs into technical deliverables through collaborative planningBuild scalable, resilient services that run in production at high availabilityMentor team members and contribute to the team’s technical growth and culturePropose new technologies and innovations to elevate our platformCollaborate effectively with product managers, technical leads, and fellow engineersQualifications & Experience :Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field4+ years of experience in software development, preferably using modern tech stacksProficiency in Java, Kotlin, or Scala (at least 2 years)Solid experience with relational databases and ORMsBackground in microservices or service-oriented architectureComfortable taking ownership and driving features from design through launchStrong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to shipping valueTeam-oriented with experience in collaborative development practices, including code reviews and shared ownershipNice to Haves :A personal interest in finance, investing, or financial productsHands-on experience with high-scale, mission-critical systemsPlease submit a resume for consideration.You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com / home / candidate. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here : https : / / careergroupcompanies.com / california-privacy-notice / .Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyTechnology, Information and Media and Financial ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Syndicatebleu by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineer” roles.Software Engineer Intern / Co-op (Fall 2025)Software Engineer Internship (12 months)Software Engineer, Python - AI Training (Freelance, Remote)Software Engineer (L5) - Open Connect PlatformSoftware Engineer, SQL - AI Training (Freelance, Remote)Software Engineer, TypeScript - AI Training (Freelance, Remote)Alameda, CA $120,000.00-$160,000.00 3 months agoSoftware Engineer, C# - AI Training (Freelance, Remote)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.J-18808-LjbffrCreate a job alert for this searchSenior Software Engineer Backend • San Francisco, CA, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr