Senior Software Engineer
Posted 23 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Senior Software Engineer role involves leading backend development for critical payment infrastructure in a pioneering crypto and Web3 platform, impacting secure and scalable financial transactions globally.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes owning backend services development for crypto and fiat payment systems, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, reducing technical debt, leading architectural decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product teams on compliance solutions.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a $172k–$241k base salary plus equity and annual bonus, full medical/dental/vision coverage, 5% 401k match, unlimited PTO, 16-week parental leave, and a $10k yearly learning stipend.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 8+ years in backend development with 5+ years in Java or Scala, expertise in distributed systems, mastery of SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud-native system optimization skills, fintech security knowledge, and a BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Career development
The job offers leadership opportunities including driving technical roadmaps, incident response leadership, and mentoring junior engineers, supporting professional growth in fintech and backend engineering.
Work environment and culture
The company promotes a remote-first culture with quarterly global team summits, emphasizing work-life balance with unlimited PTO and parental leave, and supports continuous learning with a substantial stipend.
Company information
The hiring partner is a 10-year-old crypto and Web3 platform serving millions globally with secure, scalable solutions for crypto trading, payments, and asset management, focused on financial autonomy.
Job location and travel
The role is remote-first with quarterly team summits held in global tech hubs, supporting flexible work arrangements.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its focus on high-availability payment infrastructure in crypto fintech, handling billions in assets, and offering top-tier compensation and benefits in the industry.
Company overview
Underdog.io is a technology-driven recruiting platform that connects job seekers with top startups and tech companies by allowing candidates to create a profile and receive interview requests directly from employers, reversing the traditional job application process. The company generates revenue by charging employers for access to its curated candidate marketplace and premium hiring tools. Founded in 2014, Underdog.io has established itself as a trusted intermediary in the tech hiring space, emphasizing transparency and efficiency for both sides of the market. Candidates benefit from increased visibility and streamlined communication, while employers gain access to vetted, high-quality talent. The platform is especially popular among early-stage startups and growth companies seeking to hire engineers, designers, and product professionals.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in backend development with a focus on Java and Scala, emphasizing your work with high-availability payment systems and distributed architectures handling high transaction volumes.
Emphasize skills in optimizing CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native infrastructure (AWS/GCP), Kubernetes, and fintech security standards like PCI DSS, showcasing your ability to maintain 99.99% uptime and compliance.
Apply through multiple channels including Underdog.io's platform, the hiring partner's corporate site, and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of landing the interview.
Connect on LinkedIn with engineers and product managers at Underdog.io and their hiring partner, using ice breakers like asking about their approach to scaling payment infrastructure or discussing recent fintech security challenges they faced.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'Java backend,' 'distributed systems,' 'Kafka,' 'PCI DSS compliance,' 'Kubernetes,' and 'cloud-native fintech solutions' to pass initial automated screenings.
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