Software Engineer, Financial Platform | $180K - $230K/yr | Remote
Listing checked July 7, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
Build and maintain reliable, scalable financial technology systems in a remote-first environment. As a Software Engineer, you'll work across the full stack—from backend services to frontend interfaces—ensuring seamless user experiences. This role blends product development with infrastructure engineering, focusing on delivering thoughtful applications that handle sensitive data with integrity.
What You'll Do6
- 1Ship production code daily across full-stack applications using Node.js, React.js, Next.js, and PostgreSQL.
- 2Develop scalable backend services and RESTful APIs on AWS infrastructure.
- 3Build responsive, maintainable frontend interfaces—be equally comfortable debugging a React render issue and tuning a Postgres query.
- 4Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform product requirements into shipped features.
- 5Uphold high standards for system reliability, security, and data integrity in financial systems.
- 6Contribute actively to CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
Requirements6
- 15+ years of professional software development experience, with active hands-on coding in both frontend and backend within the last year.
- 2Strong, recent backend experience with Node.js—share what you've shipped recently.
- 3Advanced frontend skills with React.js and Next.js, including hooks, state management, and modern Next.js features (App Router, SSR/ISR).
- 4Solid working knowledge of PostgreSQL: schema design, query optimization, indexing, and data modeling.
- 5Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudWatch.
- 6Proficiency with Git, CI/CD workflows, and agile development practices.
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for a full-stack engineer who thrives on building financial platforms and enjoys owning the full lifecycle of features—from backend logic to polished frontends. You're proactive about code quality, collaborative in cross-functional teams, and comfortable with the reliability and security demands of financial systems.
Salary Insight
Base salary range is $140,000–$160,000 USD, plus equity compensation and performance-based bonuses. Benefits include up to 100% health insurance reimbursement, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
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