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Software Engineer II, Backend

Ladders — United States · Posted ~4 hours ago

Mid Full-time Remote No Visa $165000-$225000 annually

Skills

backend development software engineering system reliability system monitoring technical project delivery code quality backend systems REST APIs monitoring

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Join a backend engineering team responsible for building and evolving reliable, extensible systems that support post-transaction experiences. You will break down complex initiatives into deliverable phases, collaborate with product, design, and analytics teams, monitor system health, and contribute to technical quality and operational readiness. The role is remote for U.S.-based candidates, with no visa sponsorship.

Highlights

Fully remote U.S.-based role with a competitive salary range, focused on reliable and extensible backend systems. The position offers cross-functional collaboration, technical decision-making, and ownership of phased delivery.

Description

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineer II, Backend (Post-Transaction) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will focus on building and evolving backend systems that support post-transaction experiences, with an emphasis on reliability, extensibility, and operational readiness. You will partner closely with product management, design, and analytics to break down work into deliverable phases and help shape technical decisions. The position also involves monitoring system health, contributing to code quality, and supporting a collaborative engineering culture. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $165,000 – $225,000 annually Responsibilities Break down larger projects into tasks and ensure timely delivery in phases Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle Monitor system metrics and support operational readiness of team artifacts Engage in team community activities, including participating in the interview process Participate in ideation and weigh technical constraints in decision-making Qualifications 1.5+ years of software engineering experience Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems with proficiency in Python or Kotlin Familiarity with distributed systems and technologies such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes Ability to create solutions that interact with multiple software components with clear and extensible code Experience navigating large codebases and providing feedback through code reviews Demonstrated ownership of personal growth and actively seeking feedback Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration Benefits 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents Generous stipends for Technology, Food, Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses Competitive vacation and holiday schedule for time off Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to acquire shares at a discount Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.