Senior Backend Engineer

MoneyLion
Summary
Join MoneyLion, a leading fintech company, as a Senior Backend Engineer and play a pivotal role in architecting the backbone of our innovative financial solutions. You will design and implement complex software solutions, mentor development teams, ensure software security and compliance, and optimize application performance. This multifaceted role requires expertise in Python/Django or other OOP languages, relational and non-relational databases, and web APIs. You will contribute to strategic planning and collaborate across departments. MoneyLion offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive insurance, wellness perks, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and learning and development resources.
Requirements
- Experienced in Python/Django, or any other OOP languages such as C#.NET, or PHP
- Experienced in any relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MSSQL
- Experienced in non-relational databases such as MongoDB, DocumentDB, or CosmosDB
- Experienced in web APIs of reasonable complexity
- Familiar with containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
- You have a Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Design and implement complex software solutions tailored to fintech needs
- Take on a leadership role in and mentor development teams, guiding project direction and architecture
- Ensure software complies with security standards and financial regulations
- Optimize application performance for scalability and user experience
- Uphold quality assurance through rigorous testing and code reviews
- Solve intricate technical challenges under tight deadlines
- Keep abreast of the latest fintech technologies and industry trends
- Facilitate collaboration across departments to align software with business objectives
- Provide operational support, troubleshooting, and system improvements
- Contribute to strategic planning with tech insights and innovation proposals
Preferred Qualifications
At least 4+ years of experience building and developing software
Benefits
- Competitive salary packages
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Learning and Development resources
- Flexible working hours