Senior Backend Engineer |100% Remote
We are searching for a seasoned Sr Backend Engineer who will be responsible for developing and maintaining our backend systems, ensuring their efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in PHP and Java, with optional experience in Golang and Node.js. You should be well-versed in working with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, and Postgres, and have a solid understanding of cloud technologies, specifically AWS.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs to support our application's functionality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices and coding standards.
- Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to ensure code quality and consistency.
- Optimize and improve the performance of existing backend systems.
- Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of backend services in the AWS cloud environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 5-10 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer.
- Strong proficiency in Java/Golang is a must.
- Experience with Node js is a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of database technologies, including MongoDB, Redis, and Postgres.
- Solid understanding of cloud computing platforms, particularly AWS.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in writing efficient and optimized SQL queries.
- Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a team environment.
If you are a talented and motivated Senior Backend Engineer seeking a challenging opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and portfolio showcasing your relevant work.
About Eltropy:
Eltropy (www.eltropy.com) is on a mission to disrupt the way people access financial services. Eltropy enables financial institutions to digitally engage in a secure and compliant way. Using our world-class digital communications platform, community financial institutions can improve operations, engagement and productivity. CFIs (Community Banks and Credit Unions) use Eltropy to communicate with consumers via Text, Video, Secure Chat, co-browsing, screen sharing and chatbot technology — all integrated in a single platform bolstered by AI, skill-based routing and other contact center capabilities.
Eltropy Values:
- Customers are our North Star
- No Fear. Tell the truth.
- Team of Owners
Eltropy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5-10 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer
- Strong proficiency in Java/Golang
- Experience with Node.js
- Knowledge of MongoDB, Redis, Postgres
- Understanding of AWS cloud technologies
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
- Proficiency in SQL
- Experience with Git
Eltropy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Eltropy and has not been reviewed or approved by Eltropy.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is positioned as a meaningful component of total rewards, with generous ESOPs and competitive equity referenced. Feedback suggests ownership opportunities are a notable part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous, including paid company holidays and references to unlimited PTO in some materials. This breadth aims to support recharge and work–life balance.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching is highlighted as part of financial security. This signals tangible retirement support alongside base pay.
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What We Do
Eltropy enables Financial Institutions to digitally engage in a secure and compliant way via Text, Video, Audio, Secure Chat and Social Messaging. Using our world-class digital communications platform, Credit Unions, Banks, Debt Collectors, Insurance Companies, Lenders and FinTechs can improve operations, engagement and productivity. Eltropy also integrates with IT systems, such as Symitar and Corelation, and uses Analytics to provide engagement insights
