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Senior Software Developer, Backend Platform

A leading fintech company democratizing finance for all by lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information.
$107,000 - $125,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Senior Software Developer, Backend Platform

Robinhood Markets is seeking a Senior Software Developer for their Backend Platform team, focused on enabling fast, safe, and delightful backend development at scale. This role is based in Toronto, ON, and offers a competitive salary range of 145,000 - 170,000 CAD.

The Backend Platform team's mission is crucial to Robinhood's engineering infrastructure, responsible for empowering over 500 backend engineers. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of impactful projects that accelerate developer velocity and shape the direction of backend engineering across the company.

The role involves developing reliable, scalable platforms and client libraries, managing dependencies and builds for backend ecosystems, and creating frameworks that enhance productivity. You'll be driving major migrations to improve codebase health and sustainability, requiring both technical expertise and strategic thinking.

Key qualifications include 5+ years of software development experience, proven track record with large-scale projects, and strong technical judgment. The ideal candidate should excel at mentoring junior developers and leading technical initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to work at a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all, with a mission to make financial markets accessible to everyone.

Robinhood provides a comprehensive benefits package and embraces diversity, offering equal opportunities for all applicants. The company culture values growth-minded, collaborative individuals who are passionate about democratizing finance and creating positive change in the financial industry.

This role is perfect for experienced backend engineers who want to make a significant impact on developer productivity and system architecture while working with cutting-edge financial technology. Join a team that's building the future of accessible financial services and help shape how hundreds of engineers deliver value to millions of users.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Developer, Backend Platform

  • Develop reliable, scalable platforms and client libraries for Robinhood backend services
  • Manage dependencies and builds for backend ecosystems
  • Build frameworks and tools to empower delightful and productive workflows
  • Drive major migrations that improve the health and sustainability of service codebases

Requirements For Senior Software Developer, Backend Platform

  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • Proven experience working on large projects with long-term impact
  • Strong technical grasp with excellent judgment on task prioritization
  • Ability to solve complex engineering problems
  • Ability to mentor junior developers and lead team technically
  • High credibility about technical standards and sustainable evolution of sophisticated codebase
  • Prioritize and implement impactful initiatives to empower Robinhood's 500+ backend engineers

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