Senior Software Engineer (Institutional, Financing)

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Institutional, Financing) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will focus on building and scaling backend systems that support financing products and related risk functionality in a high-reliability environment. You will own technical delivery from architecture through production launch, partnering closely with Product, Risk, and Operations to translate business needs into durable solutions. The position calls for strong service-oriented design, distributed systems expertise, and a deep commitment to correctness, availability, and data integrity. You will also help raise engineering standards through mentorship, technical reviews, and improvements to developer productivity and operational resilience. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $207,955 – $218,900 annually Responsibilities Own the design and delivery of new financing products and features from architecture to production launch Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and frameworks for loan lifecycle management and risk calculations Drive engineering excellence by enhancing developer tooling and operational reliability Collaborate with Product, Risk, and Operations teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions Lead initiatives to strengthen system resilience and reduce operational risk Qualifications 5+ years of backend software engineering experience with high-reliability financial workloads Proven experience designing and scaling service-oriented architectures using Go, Java, or similar languages Experience with distributed systems emphasizing correctness, availability, and data integrity Ability to mentor engineers and lead technical design reviews to enhance code quality Familiarity with relational databases, gRPC/Protobuf, and observability tools in cloud environments Responsible use of generative AI to improve workflow efficiency and quality Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company contributions Equity and bonus eligibility 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.