Senior Backend Engineer
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Job Description
StratiFi is looking for an inspired Senior Backend Engineer to help us build out our Advisor Platform. We are looking for a data-driven user-advocate, fluent in turning complex designs into functional products on the web. You’ll be working closely with product managers, other developers, and UI/UX designers as part of a fast-paced product development team.
This is an opportunity to have a huge impact creating innovative, cutting edge products that go beyond the traditional expectations of an online investing experience.
Your job will be to develop and enhance the infrastructure that supports a high quality investing platform with a focus on automation and addition of new features. Your work will allow the platform to scale in line with company goals. As part of a small team at an early stage company you’ll have a direct impact on the company’s future by driving the set of features that make us a leading FinTech company.
Motivation and Experience For An Early Stage Startup:
Passion to build a great product that impacts the way people invest
5+ years of work experience
Prior work experience at a notable start up and/or software company writing production quality code
Ability to work independently, execute under pressure and take ownership
Ability to write super clean code that is optimized for speed
Keen interest in FinTech
Must Haves:
Mastery of Django/Flask/Python and Shell scripting
Strong Technical Background:
Strong grounding in Computer Science algorithms
Extensive experience with Test Driven Development
Extensive experience with web frameworks
Prior experience with microservices
Mastery of REST API principles
Proficient understanding of Git
Mastery of Traditional SQL databases like PostgresSQL or MySQL
Understanding of basic encryption/security principles such as salting, padding, and the shortcomings of MD5
Experience with AWS and Continuous Integrations
Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
Understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process architecture
Understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Benefits:
Meaningful equity in an early-stage, disruptive startup
Competitive Salary
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Gym membership
Meals at the office
Flexible and generous vacation policy
New Macbook Pro and display, and whatever else you need
