Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building scalable systems that handle high transaction volumes. Your expertise includes designing and implementing robust backend services that ensure reliability and performance under pressure. You are familiar with payment processing systems and understand the intricacies of integrating various payment rails such as ACH and RTP.

You possess deep knowledge of Java and have experience with machine learning applications in fintech. Your background includes working with databases like PostgreSQL, and you are comfortable with REST API design and implementation. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge to help them grow.

You are a problem solver at heart, always looking for ways to optimize systems and improve user experiences. You understand the importance of maintaining high availability and reliability in financial applications, and you are committed to delivering quality solutions that meet customer needs.

Desirable

Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture is a plus. Familiarity with machine learning models for underwriting and collections will set you apart. You are also comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Kikoff, you will own and scale the multi-rail payment systems that power our financial products. You will design and build backend services that can handle millions of transactions with low latency, ensuring that our systems maintain 99.99% reliability. Your work will directly impact our ability to provide fast and fair access to earned wages for our customers.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and data scientists, to implement machine learning models that enhance our underwriting processes. Your role will involve integrating real-time payment solutions and optimizing existing systems to improve performance and user satisfaction.

You will also be responsible for conducting code reviews and providing mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team. Your contributions will help shape the future of our payment infrastructure and drive the success of our innovative financial products.

What we offer

At Kikoff, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. You will be part of a mission-driven team that is dedicated to revolutionizing financial access and making a positive impact on our customers' lives. Join us in our journey to create a more equitable financial landscape.