Made Card-posted 3 months ago
$150,000 - $200,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
New York, NY

We’re looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and scaling of backend systems that power the Made Card and homeowner platform. You’ll set engineering standards, mentor teammates, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver secure, performant, and reliable services at scale. As one of the most senior backend engineers on the team, you’ll play a critical role in defining technical strategy and building the infrastructure to support millions of homeowners.

  • Lead the design and development of highly scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
  • Define backend architecture, coding standards, and processes for rapid, high-quality delivery.
  • Design and optimize data models using Postgres, DynamoDB, and Redis for performance and reliability.
  • Drive adoption of best practices with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS for deployment, monitoring, and scaling.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and frontend engineers to deliver end-to-end features.
  • Ensure backend systems are performant, secure, and resilient under scale.
  • Mentor other backend engineers, conduct code reviews, and raise the engineering bar.
  • Communicate trade-offs, technical decisions, and progress clearly to stakeholders across product and leadership.
  • 5–8+ years in front-end engineering, with 3+ years in a lead or senior capacity.
  • Deep expertise in Python and distributed systems.
  • Strong experience with Postgres, DynamoDB, Redis, and database modeling.
  • Proven track record building reliable, large-scale backend services and RESTful APIs.
  • Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS infrastructure.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and system design.
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and setting team-wide standards.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience in fintech, credit cards, or regulated financial products.
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures, streaming, or microservices.
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring tools.
  • Passion for building financial products that improve people’s lives.
  • Base Compensation Band: $150,000–$200,000 (determined by experience, qualifications, and location)
  • Competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity, and 401k plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits
  • Company-wide orientation for onboarding and other learning & development opportunities including regular review cycles that feature 360 degree feedback
  • Receive up to $25,000 toward closing costs of a new mortgage via our mortgage partners
  • Quarterly budgets for team and company outings, team swag, cooking classes, or team dinners!
  • Flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays
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