Remote Software Engineer, Backend

Description:

• Blend is a diverse team focused on making financial resources more accessible through their cloud banking platform.
• The platform is utilized by major financial institutions like Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank, processing over $5 billion in loans daily.
• The Platform Foundation Team is a core team that provides foundational components for Blend engineering.
• This team builds essential functionalities that support all product lines, including public APIs, event broadcasting systems, and search capabilities.
• The team aims to create a scalable and resilient ecosystem by integrating cutting-edge technology to solve business problems.
• Engineers will face technical challenges that significantly impact the delivery of value to customers.
• Responsibilities include designing and building distributed systems, collaborating with feature development teams, architecting solutions, building productivity tools, and monitoring production systems.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in any major programming language such as TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, or Java is required.
• Experience with enterprise-grade production systems is essential.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are necessary for effective collaboration with other teams.
• A solid understanding of maintainable distributed systems is required.
• Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to help others succeed and be productive.

Benefits:

• Employees receive meaningful equity and a 401(k) plan.
• Comprehensive health benefits are provided.
• Wellness benefits cover various activities, including gym memberships and fitness classes.
• The company offers 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• A generous vacation policy is in place.
• Employees receive a stipend for setting up a home office.