Remote Sr. Software Engineer, Data (Backend)

Description:

• Varo is a digital, mission-driven bank that is FDIC insured and designed for modern customer needs.
• The AI/ML Team focuses on using state-of-the-art Data, AI, and ML technology to enhance customer financial lives with fairness, accountability, and explainability.
• The role involves designing and building scalable distributed solutions for customers and employees.
• Responsibilities include evolving the decision platform to meet stakeholder requirements, leading large-scale projects with a customer-first mindset, and influencing technical strategy to improve products and processes.
• The position requires collaboration with various engineering, product, and operations teams.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of industry experience in software development, particularly in leading large and strategic high-impact areas.
• Proficiency in a JVM language (Java or Kotlin) is required, as the technical interview will be conducted in one of these languages.
• Experience with scalable, distributed systems and a test-first approach is necessary.
• A deep understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures is essential.
• Candidates should have experience with strong consistency in distributed environments, transactional databases, and caching systems.
• Strong programming and software engineering skills are required, along with exceptional knowledge of core data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with the Java open source Presto project is a plus.

Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is between $140,000 and $180,000 per year, based on function, level, and geographic location.
• Final offer amounts will be determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise.
• Varo promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.
• The company values include putting customers first, taking ownership, respecting others, staying curious, and striving to make improvements.