Remote Senior Software Engineer

Description:

• Circle is a financial technology company focused on the emerging internet of money, enabling global and efficient value transfer.
• The Senior Software Engineer will extend Circle's in-house blockchain systems infrastructure to support tokenization.
• Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, improving existing systems, and building scalable microservices for reliable and secure APIs.
• The role involves collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to design, test, and document system design procedures and quality standards.
• Troubleshooting program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning is also part of the job.
• The engineer will build publicly accessible APIs for developers to integrate with complex payment systems and integrate Platform Services with banks and financial technologies.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience in object-oriented languages such as Java and Go is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, or equivalent experience, is necessary.
• Experience leading teams of 2-4 in architecture and system design is essential.
• Familiarity with payment systems, including credit cards and bank transfers, is required.
• A broad understanding of RESTful API design and development principles is necessary.
• Experience with Cloud Services such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure is required.
• Proficiency in SQL databases and schema design is necessary.
• Proven experience in designing and deploying production-quality, scalable software is essential.
• A focus on coding standards and code quality, with a desire for great test coverage, is required.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with remote teams are necessary.
• The candidate should be a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can work with minimal supervision.

Benefits:

• The position offers day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.
• The base pay range is between $147,500 and $195,000, with an annual bonus target of 12.5%.
• Additional compensation includes equity and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.
• Circle has a discretionary vacation policy and provides 10 days of paid sick leave per year, along with 11 paid holidays in the U.S.
• Circle is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, ensuring no discrimination based on various factors.