Software Engineer I, Backend (Servicing Platforms)

1 hour, 46 minutes ago
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Entry Level
Software Development
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Diversified Financial Services
1K-5K
Founded 2012

Description

  • Work on backend services and pipelines that orchestrate bankruptcy workflows and hardship support.
  • Build distributed systems, event-driven pipelines, and high-availability services.
  • Help ensure correctness, auditability, and operational excellence in core servicing systems.
  • Collaborate closely with product, compliance, and other platform teams.
  • Contribute to a greenfield environment by helping shape foundational systems.
  • Balance speed and quality to meet business goals while protecting systems from downtime.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation.
  • Communicate risks, trade-offs, and progress clearly to teammates and stakeholders.
  • Engage in team growth and development activities.

Requirements

  • Previous work or internship experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale.
  • Experience with one of Python, Kotlin, or Java.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems, including AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
  • Ability to turn business scenarios into solutions involving multiple software components.
  • Experience writing clear, well-tested, and extensible code.
  • Comfort navigating a large codebase, debugging others' code, and giving code review feedback.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to take ownership of personal growth and proactively seek feedback.
  • On-call availability is required.
  • Based in Spain; visa sponsorship is available for this role.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of €55,000 to €85,000 per year.
  • Potential equity rewards and employee stock purchase plan.
  • 100% subsidized medical coverage, plus dental and vision for you and your dependents.
  • Monthly stipends and flexible spending wallets for technology, food, lifestyle, and family-forming expenses.
  • Away Days/wellness days to rest and recharge.
  • Learning and development programs.
  • Parental benefits.
  • Remote-first work environment in Spain.

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