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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in backend engineering with a strong focus on Java or Go, microservices architecture, and API integration. Proven ability to lead technical design, mentor engineers, and manage complex system components in regulated environments.
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Backend EngineeringJava or Go ProficiencyMicroservices ArchitectureAPI IntegrationTechnical Leadership
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Hard Skills
Backend EngineeringMicroservicesEvent-Driven DesignRelational DatabasesQuery TuningSmart Order RoutingDesign DocumentationIncident ResponseTechnical Debt ManagementCode Quality Standards
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationMentoringOwnership MindsetCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
KafkaRedisGCPAWSCI/CD
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Industry Keywords
BrokerageTradingPaymentsCross-Border Money MovementRegulated EnvironmentAPI-First Brokerage Platforms
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKafkaMicroservicesRedisGo
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead technical design for squad features, write design documents and run design reviews
- Break down epics into tasks, provide estimates, maintain delivery progress and unblock engineers
- Build the most critical and complex system components
- Establish code quality standards through code review, testing practices and coding guidelines
- Ensure accurate money and quantity handling, idempotent requests, safe retries and audit trails
- Lead integrations with US brokerage and custody partners, including record reconciliation
- Lead incident response and root cause analysis and drive lasting fixes
- Manage technical debt and negotiate trade-offs with Product and the Engineering Manager
- Coach and mentor squad engineers
- Collaborate with the Engineering Manager, Staff Engineers and Architecture on cross-team technical direction
- Design and implement Smart Order Routing logic or multi-venue execution strategies to optimize fill rates and latency across liquidity providers and exchanges
- Define and enforce API contracts and WebSocket streaming standards between the backend trading engine and frontend/mobile teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- 6+ years of professional backend engineering experience
- 1+ year leading a squad or project technically
- Highly proficient in Java, Go or another modern backend language
- Strong in microservices, event-driven design, reliability and observability
- Record of writing and defending design documents
- Solid experience with relational databases, including query tuning
- Experience with Kafka and Redis
- Experience running services on GCP or AWS with CI/CD
- Able to plan and deliver work with a team, give clear technical direction and mentor engineers without formal authority
- Ownership mindset and clear communication
- Experience in brokerage, trading, payments, cross-border money movement or another regulated environment is a strong plus
- Direct experience integrating with API-first brokerage platforms such as Alpaca, DriveWealth, Interactive Brokers, or crypto exchanges
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance Bonus - Get rewarded for the impact you make
- Private Insurance - Comprehensive health coverage for you
- Paid Time Off - Take the time you need to recharge and come back stronger
- Learning & Development - Company-sponsored training, courses, and professional certifications
- Hybrid Work Arrangement - Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and from the office
- Career Growth - Work closely with experienced leaders and take on meaningful ownership as we scale
- Employee Perks - Enjoy exclusive discounts, partnerships, and lifestyle perks
- Collaborative & High-Ownership Culture - Work with smart, driven people in cross-functional teams, take ownership, and make a meaningful impact for our users.