Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Institutional - Foundations, Settlements at Jobgether

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

218900.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Golang, RDS Postgres, SQL, NoSQL, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Systems, Financial Systems, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Technical Leadership, Mentorship, Service-Oriented Architectures, Performance Optimization, Innovation, Rigorous Problem-Solving

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Institutional - Foundations, Settlements & Transfers) in United States. This role is central to building and maintaining the core financial infrastructure of a leading institutional crypto platform. You will design and implement scalable, low-latency backend systems that handle high-volume transactions across multiple asset classes, ensuring secure and reliable settlement processes. Collaborating closely with product, engineering, and design teams, you will help translate complex technical and business requirements into robust services. The position combines hands-on software development with mentorship and technical leadership responsibilities, contributing to both immediate delivery goals and long-term system architecture. You will work in a fast-paced, highly technical environment that values innovation, rigorous problem-solving, and collaboration, with periodic in-person participation for team alignment and offsite events. Accountabilities: Design, build, and maintain backend services supporting institutional settlements, transfers, and custody operations. Develop scalable, high-performance, low-latency systems using Java, Golang, and RDS Postgres. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers to implement features aligned with product and business objectives. Write high-quality, well-tested code and maintain production services and database infrastructure. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, guiding architectural decisions and best practices. Optimize service performance and reliability while contributing to long-term technical strategy and system design. Minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience building and maintaining production-grade services. Proven experience designing, scaling, and operating critical low-latency backend systems and service-oriented architectures. Strong knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases such as Postgres, SQL Server, Oracle, or MongoDB, including performance optimization. Experience with cloud infrastructure, modern backend technologies, and distributed systems. Passion for building secure and efficient financial systems, particularly in fintech or crypto environments. Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence peers and stakeholders. Nice to have: experience with Golang or Ruby, familiarity with on-chain activities (Ethereum addresses, dApps), knowledge of financial systems or settlement cycles, and experience in high-growth tech environments. Competitive annual salary: $186,065—$218,900 USD, plus bonus eligibility. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Flexible remote-first work environment with required in-person participation for team offsites. Opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and exposure to cutting-edge crypto and financial technologies. Inclusive and collaborative work culture emphasizing high performance, feedback, and innovation. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain backend services supporting institutional settlements, transfers, and custody operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features aligned with product and business objectives.