Remote Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Fintech

Description:

• Hopper’s Hotel Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) team integrates proprietary fintech offerings with major travel companies and direct customer offerings.
• The role encompasses both B2C and B2B2C aspects, focusing on building scalable fintech systems and offerings.
• The Senior Backend Developer will have a significant impact on one of the company’s critical roadmaps.
• Responsibilities include designing, implementing, deploying, and operating complex backend systems for integrations.
• Daily tasks involve iterating on features using Scala and technologies like GCP, OpenAPI, BigQuery, and Pub/Sub.
• The role requires making architectural decisions within a microservices context and collaborating with diverse teams.
• The position allows for rapid code deployment and feature iteration in an agile environment.

Requirements:

• Candidates should bring leading industry techniques and technologies to the team.
• A strong understanding of distributed systems and the impact of architectural decisions on performance and maintainability is essential.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Frontend Engineers is required.
• A focus on quality and the ability to write testable, scalable code is necessary.
• Candidates must be able to work independently, handle uncertainty, and adapt to quickly evolving goals.
• Prior experience with cloud technologies and Scala is required.
• Experience in the travel or eCommerce industry is preferred.
• A desire to contribute to front-end development, particularly with React, is a plus.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary and pre-IPO equity packages as part of a well-funded startup.
• Employees enjoy unlimited PTO and a travel stipend through Carrot Cash.
• Access to co-working spaces and a work-from-home stipend is provided.
• The company offers generous parental leave that exceeds industry standards.
• An entrepreneurial culture encourages risk-taking and innovation.
• Open communication with management and leadership is promoted.
• Employees work in small, dynamic teams that have a significant impact.
• The company covers 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees.
• Additional benefits include access to Disability & Life insurance, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and a 401k plan.