Remote Senior Software Engineer

Description:

• EarnIn is a pioneer in earned wage access, focusing on providing real-time financial flexibility for individuals living paycheck to paycheck.
• The company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with a full-stack mindset to join the Core UX Team, responsible for foundational services that drive user experiences on mobile and web platforms.
• The role requires a backend-first perspective with an understanding of user experience needs, and involves collaboration with frontend and mobile engineers.
• Responsibilities include designing and evolving Kotlin-based services, improving system reliability, and enabling scalable product experiences for millions of users.
• The position offers a hybrid work arrangement from the Mexico City office, with potential for remote work.
• EarnIn provides excellent employee benefits, including healthcare, internet/cell phone reimbursement, a learning and development stipend, and possible travel opportunities to the Mountain View HQ.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 4+ years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record of shipping and maintaining backend services, and possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong experience in Kotlin, particularly in backend systems, is required.
• Proven experience in microservice-based architectures and event-driven communication models is necessary.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing REST/gRPC APIs and messaging workflows is essential.
• A solid understanding of SQL databases, schema design, and performance optimization is required.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, including monitoring, alerting, and failure handling, is important.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and production deployment practices is necessary.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across time zones and teams are required.
• Candidates should have experience mentoring other engineers and providing technical leadership.
• Exposure to frontend or mobile client integration is a plus.
• A proactive interest in working with AI tools and AI-driven solutions is a plus.
• Experience or interest in multiple backend technologies and languages is a plus.

Benefits:

• EarnIn offers comprehensive healthcare benefits for employees.
• Employees receive reimbursement for internet and cell phone expenses.
• A learning and development stipend is provided to support professional growth.
• There are potential opportunities for employees to travel to the Mountain View headquarters.
• The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, celebrating various backgrounds and perspectives within the team.