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For our client, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Decisioning) to join the team of a leader in the Finance &amp; Insurance space.
This role will shape backend technical strategy for critical year-long initiatives while helping ensure the sustainability of core systems. The engineer will partner closely with product and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, highly available solutions with strong operational discipline. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance architecture, execution, quality, and team development in a global environment.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $204,000 – $264,000 annually
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Set technical strategy for the team aligned with year-long business projects.</li>
<li>Collaborate across the product development lifecycle to ensure technical sustainability and manage risks.</li>
<li>Define and advocate for technical solutions and operational processes to enhance team effectiveness.</li>
<li>Ensure team operations and availability through proper monitoring, triage, and testing protocols.</li>
<li>Foster a culture of quality and ownership by setting code review and design standards.</li>
<li>Develop team talent through guidance and constructive feedback.</li>
<li>Lead initiatives that enhance the team’s operational processes and quality management.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>8+ years of experience designing and launching scalable backend systems using Python or Kotlin.</li>
<li>Extensive track record developing highly available distributed systems with AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes.</li>
<li>Experience defining technical and execution plans for major system features and functions.</li>
<li>Ability to navigate from low-level details to the architecture of large systems.</li>
<li>Demonstrated capability in gathering and iterating on feedback effectively from cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, essential for global collaboration.</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
<ul>
<li>100% coverage of health premiums for employees and their dependents.</li>
<li>Monthly stipends for tech setup and personalized health and wellness options.</li>
<li>Flexible time off and a generous holiday calendar for better work-life harmony.</li>
<li>Employee stock purchase plan offering discounted rates on company stock.</li>
</ul>
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.

Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Decisioning)

Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Decisioning)

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