Remote Senior Software Engineer

Description:

• Marqeta is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to independently identify and deliver software solutions through a set of milestones.
• The role involves owning and delivering projects in service of quarterly goals and solving ambiguous, open-ended problems.
• Responsibilities include defining and delivering well-scoped milestones, acting as a technical lead, and keeping customer needs in mind.
• The engineer will write clear, efficient code with minimal bugs and propose plans to address identified gaps.
• The position requires challenging the status quo and leading design for medium components/features.
• The engineer will have significant ownership of a component/feature and ensure software components are testable and maintainable.
• Participation in on-call coverage is also expected.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience as a backend engineer with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with an advanced degree; alternatively, 8+ years of relevant experience may suffice.
• The ability to decompose business problems into solutions requiring designs with multiple interacting components is essential.
• Candidates should be able to build correct and maintainable software components with a focus on quality and meeting deadlines.
• A strong grasp of libraries, platforms, and systems is required, along with experience in Java and/or Python.
• Experience with transactional RDBMS such as MySQL, Postgres, MS SQL Server, or Oracle is necessary.
• Candidates should have experience building scalable software platforms and the ability to communicate clearly with various audiences.
• The ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders to identify technical blind spots is also required.

Benefits:

• Marqeta offers a Flex First working environment, allowing employees to choose their best working location.
• The base salary range for this position is CAD 103,000 - 137,000, with annual bonuses for eligible employees based on performance.
• Employees have access to multiple health insurance options and flexible time off.
• A retirement savings program with company contributions is provided, along with equity in a publicly-traded company.
• A monthly stipend supports the remote work model, and annual development dollars are available for personal growth.
• Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave are also included.