Senior Software Engineer, Banking

Parafin•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer at Parafin, you will play a pivotal role in building, scaling, and maintaining our financial infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work across various engineering teams to design and develop robust, secure, and high-performing systems that power our embedded financial products. You will tackle critical technical challenges, mentor fellow engineers, and influence the strategic direction of our technology stack. Banking Build the modern banking experience for small and medium businesses from the ground up. These included products such as bank accounts, savings accounts, and credit cards, all wrapped into a smooth UI experience with real-time capabilities. Work closely with external partners to enhance integration capabilities and improve adoption while customizing program experience through rewards and AI features. Develop features end-to-end, internal tooling to improve operational efficiency and customer analytics that directly impact the bottom line.

Requirements

5+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in fintech or financial services.
Strong proficiency in backend development, ideally with Python, Go, or similar languages.
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and scalable system design.
Deep understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API development.
Passion for building impactful financial products that empower small businesses.
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science (or related field of study)

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable backend systems.
Own and drive technical projects from ideation to deployment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Data Science, and Operations.
Improve system performance, security, and reliability through continuous optimization.
Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.