Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience building production systems at scale — you've owned services from design through deployment and have a strong understanding of how to optimize infrastructure for performance and growth. You possess a systems mindset and value thoughtful abstractions, ensuring reliability while moving quickly. Your experience with modern web technologies such as Git, Node.js, and GraphQL allows you to architect APIs and shape data models effectively.

You are a collaborative engineer who enjoys working across product and infrastructure teams to deliver impactful solutions. Your familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes enables you to manage containerized applications efficiently. You have a keen interest in learning about new technologies and solving complex problems, making you a valuable asset to any team.

Desirable

Experience working within payments or at a fintech company is a plus, as is subject matter expertise in the e-commerce industry. Contributions to open source software would also be beneficial, showcasing your commitment to the developer community.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Parker Group Inc, you will design and scale the foundational systems that keep our platform fast, reliable, and secure. Your responsibilities will include architecting APIs, shaping data models, and optimizing infrastructure for performance and growth. You will collaborate closely with product and infrastructure teams to ensure that our solutions meet the needs of independent business owners.

You will be involved in the entire lifecycle of backend services, from initial design through deployment and monitoring. Your role will require you to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring that our systems remain robust and efficient. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their careers.

What we offer

At Parker Group Inc, we are committed to increasing the number of financially independent people by providing innovative financial tools. As part of our team, you will have the chance to work on a product that empowers eCommerce merchants to grow faster while maintaining control over their margins. We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on our mission.