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Senior Backend Engineer (Data)

Unit21

Senior Backend Engineer (Data)

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Hiring Remotely in San Francisco, CA, USA

In-Office or Remote

180K-220K Annually

Senior level

Fintech • Software

Unit21 helps customers fight financial crime with flexible, adaptable no-code software.

The Role

Develop and deploy scalable backend code, distributed systems, data pipelines, and reliable data infrastructure. Lead projects from design through production, improve platform scalability and performance, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams. The role requires strong programming, advanced SQL and data modeling, cloud platform experience, and infrastructure-as-code skills. Bonus experience includes large-scale processing frameworks and operating critical production systems with four-nines availability.

Summary Generated by Built In

This is a remote position.

About the role:

You'll tackle problems involving distributed systems, large-scale data processing, and platform scalability while partnering with cross-functional engineering teams to build reliable, performant data infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who is highly autonomous, thrives in fast-paced environments, and takes ownership from design through production.

What you will be doing:

● Developing and deploying scalable and elegant code

● Work with distributed systems and data pipelines

● Lead and drive projects to completion

● Innovating on creative solutions to difficult problems

● Work with related data infrastructure technologies

What we’re looking for:

● 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field

● Strong programming skills in Python or any other OOP languages

● Advanced SQL skills and experience designing efficient data models

● Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud

● Experience managing infrastructure using code such as Terraform (IAAS)

Bonus Points!

● Hands on experience working with Apache Spark, Databricks, Flink, Beam, or similar large-scale data processing frameworks

● Experience managing large-scale critical production systems with minimum SLAs of 4 9's

Work Location:

Remote - US - Remote work is limited to the following U.S. states:

CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, WA

Compensation:

The standard base pay range for this role is $180,000 - $220,000 annually. This range does not include bonuses, equity, or other incentives.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and pre-IPO equity

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee)

Unlimited PTO and generous leave programs

401(k), learning & development stipend, and home office setup support

Inclusive, high-ownership culture focused on impact, innovation, and growth

Equal Opportunity

Unit21 is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed requirement. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Skills Required

5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
Strong programming skills in Python or another object-oriented programming language
Advanced SQL skills and experience designing efficient data models
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Experience managing infrastructure as code, such as Terraform
Hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Databricks, Flink, Beam, or similar large-scale data processing frameworks
Experience managing large-scale critical production systems with minimum SLAs of four nines

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The Company

HQ: San Francisco, CA

150 Employees

Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Unit21 protects businesses against adversaries engaging in money laundering, fraud, and other sophisticated risks by offering a no-code toolset to model, detect, and remediate suspicious activity. Our customers range from large Fortune 500 companies to high-potential, pre-launch startups. In 2020, customers uncovered over $80m in laundered money using our software. We are an early-stage startup, well-funded by Google and other leading VCs, and growing rapidly. Our team believes deeply in fostering individual ownership, iterative product development, and empathetic communication. Our no-code solution empowers risk and compliance teams to make data-driven decisions autonomously - no engineers required. There are many challenging problems to solve in this industry, and a huge opportunity for our software to empower companies to define a new method of dealing with suspicious activity on their platforms.

Why Work With Us

Unit21 is a product-led organization with over two-thirds of the company in product and engineering. We are a customer-obsessed team committed to empowering our customers with the highest quality tool in the market. We have an ambitious culture and offer top-notch benefits, perks, and compensation. Join us in the fight against financial crime.