Senior Back End Engineer

Who you are

• We're looking for an AI-native Senior Software Engineer who combines creative thinking with business acumen
• Experience - 4+ years of software engineering experience
• Proficiency in modern programming languages, with a strong focus on Python or Java
• Experience working with database systems, data warehouses, ETL pipelines, and mature data processes at scale
• Experience with offline data processing and batch pipelines (such as Spark, or similar batch processing frameworks)
• Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure, especially AWS and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code) as part of the software development workflow
• Prior experience with one or more of the following is preferred
• Data Warehouse such as Snowflake
• Data Orchestration tools such as Airflow
• Data transformation and modeling tools such as dbt
• Education - B.A. / B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Ownership - The pride you put into every aspect of your work is unparalleled and undeniable
• Superb communication - Intentional dialogue is a superpower. You listen as well as you share your perspective with others
• Resilience - We’re inspired by your unwavering determination to achieve success, no matter the adversity you face along the way
• Assurance - Your confidence is brilliant, yet ego-less. You possess a strong knowledge base, the ability to discover the unknown, and are open to differing perspectives
• Creative problem solving - Identifying the problem is simply not enough. You’re instinctually creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Altruist we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles

What the job involves

• You'll design and build scalable data pipelines and data serving platforms while proactively identifying opportunities to create intelligent systems that help financial advisors deliver exceptional client service
• Your impact:
• Design and build high performance data pipelines to manage the full lifecycle of financial data
• Create the foundational frameworks and platforms that establish AI as a core capability within the company
• Advocate for and demonstrate the effective use of AI throughout the software development lifecycle
• Ensure data integrity and quality across multiple sources
• Optimize query performance and troubleshoot data issues

Benefits

• Grow your career: Altruist is a thoughtful, fast-growing company that values high achievers
• Our success is your success: Be rewarded for doing great work - competitive compensation and equity for all team members
• Take care of yourself: Health, dental, and vision coverage, available on your first day
• Work-life integration: We work hard and respect everyone’s whole selves
• You're welcome here: Altruist is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to inclusivity