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Backend Software Engineer

A fintech company building a consumer-permissioned financial data platform
$160,000 - $190,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Backend Software Engineer

Rightfoot, an innovative fintech company based in San Francisco, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a consumer-permissioned financial data platform that industry leaders have described as "witchcraft" due to its innovative nature.

The position requires 5+ years of experience building backend services for SaaS platforms, with particular emphasis on Java development and container infrastructure expertise. As a senior engineer, you'll be instrumental in designing, building, and deploying new features while working closely with the existing engineering team. The role demands someone who thrives in the startup environment, comfortable with ambiguity and capable of making bold decisions when needed.

The company offers a compelling compensation package ranging from $160K to $190K, plus equity, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and unlimited vacation days. The work environment is hybrid, with 4 days in the office and Fridays working from home, fostering both collaborative work and flexibility.

What makes this role particularly attractive is the opportunity to have an outsized impact on solving real-world financial problems while working with a funny, quirky, and scrappy team. The position is perfect for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants to influence the technical direction of a growing fintech company. The tech stack includes modern technologies like Java, Kubernetes, and Kafka, with opportunities to work with cutting-edge tools and practices.

If you're passionate about fintech, enjoy the challenges of early-stage startups, and want to be part of building something magical in the financial technology space, this role at Rightfoot could be your next career move. The company culture emphasizes learning, growth, and isn't afraid to celebrate mistakes with their unique "Whoopsie Cocktails" tradition.

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Responsibilities For Backend Software Engineer

  • Design, build, test and deploy new features of consumer-permissioned financial data platform
  • Collaborate with others to build core functionality of the platform
  • Make bold decisions in areas of ambiguity
  • Continuously ship new features and improvements
  • Learn and evaluate new technology, tools, and techniques
  • Champion security best practices

Requirements For Backend Software Engineer

Java
Kubernetes
Kafka
  • 5+ years building backend services for SaaS platforms
  • 2+ years of Java experience
  • Experience with Kubernetes or similar container infrastructure
  • Experience working in a Series-A startup or earlier
  • Ability to employ AI tools for productivity
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits For Backend Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Equity
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance (90% paid for employees, 51% for dependents)
  • Unlimited books for professional growth
  • 12 weeks paid family leave
  • Student debt company contributions
  • 401k plan
  • Unlimited vacation days
  • 4 days in office, 1 day WFH on Fridays

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