Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer Data Platform)
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer Data Platform) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will focus on building scalable backend systems that support customer acquisition and engagement initiatives while ensuring the underlying data infrastructure is reliable, secure, and performant. You will partner closely with Product Managers and Data Scientists to translate business goals into technical solutions and help shape the direction of data-driven experiments. In this position, you will also contribute to engineering standards and mentor others as the team delivers high-impact platform capabilities. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.
Responsibilities
- Drive project planning and prioritization using data-driven decision making
- Design and build scalable backend systems, APIs, and data models
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Data Scientists on acquisition and engagement strategies
- Establish and enforce engineering best practices for security and performance
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in backend software engineering
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and service-oriented architecture
- Proven track record in delivering complex backend systems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across product and data science
- Proficiency in Python, Kotlin, or similar programming languages
- Familiarity with cloud providers, especially AWS
- Experience with experimentation platforms and event-driven architectures
Benefits
- 100% medical coverage for employees and their dependents
- Monthly stipends for tech setup and health/wellness options
- Flexible time off and a generous holiday schedule
- Participation in an employee stock purchase plan at a discount
Pay
$153,000 – $213,000 annually