Senior Backend Engineer ($180-220k) at Series B fintech startup

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Senior Backend Engineer

Salary: $180k–$220k

Company Description: Series B fintech startup

Job Description:
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will build and scale high-performance financial systems within a rapidly growing Series B fintech startup. Working with Python, Django, and AWS, you will own critical features from design to deployment, ensuring the reliability and security of complex financial transactions for a global user base.

Location: San Francisco, USA

Why this role is remarkable:

• Work on mission-critical financial infrastructure during a high-growth Series B phase with top-tier VC backing.

• Influence the architectural direction of a platform handling complex financial data at significant scale.

• Join a collaborative, engineering-led culture in a hybrid San Francisco environment that values technical excellence.

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Python and the Django framework.

• Architect and scale cloud infrastructure on AWS to support increasing traffic and data complexity.

• Lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high standards for code quality and security.

The ideal candidate:

• Has 6+ years of professional experience in backend development with a focus on Python and Django.

• Demonstrates deep expertise in building and managing scalable cloud-native applications on AWS.

• Possesses a strong background in the fintech sector or building complex transactional systems.

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Next steps

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Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.
Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.
Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.

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