Job Title: Backend Software Engineer

Company Name: Selby Jennings

Job Url: https://www.selbyjennings.com/en-us/job/python-software-engineer-backend-cr579985_1771265514

Job Description: About the Team + Role


Our client is building an elite engineering team applying frontier technologies to major financial challenges. We're looking for bold thinkers, sharp problem-solvers, and builders who want to make an impact. This is a high‑performing, fast‑moving environment with ethics at the core. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The Core Financial Products Engineering team's mission is to build secure, scalable systems that power key financial offerings and help broaden access to financial tools. We focus on reliability, correctness, and innovation while partnering closely with product, design, and data teams.

As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll design, build, and maintain infrastructure and services critical to financial products. You'll gain deep insight into how the U.S. financial system works, strengthen your domain expertise, and make a tangible impact on millions of users. This is an opportunity to contribute to highly visible features and evolve the platform in meaningful ways.

This role is fully remote.


What You'll Do



Design, build, test, and release backend systems with high correctness, reliability, and scalability requirements


Own and maintain key services that power the financial product ecosystem


Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to solve complex engineering and business challenges


Integrate with external financial institutions to expand capabilities


Contribute to engineering best practices and developer workflow improvements


What You Bring



4-5 years of hands‑on software engineering experience


Proficiency with Python/Django or Go (4-5 years)


Strong understanding of relational databases and transaction‑safe design


Curiosity about financial systems or a strong desire to learn


Solid computer science fundamentals and a problem‑solving mindset


Ability to operate with minimal support and hit the ground running


What We Offer



High‑impact, challenging work with strong career growth potential


Performance‑driven compensation including bonuses, equity, and 401(k) matching


Comprehensive benefits including fully paid health insurance for employees


Flexible lifestyle spending account for wellness, learning, and more


Employer‑paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health support


Generous time off including holidays, PTO, sick time, and parental leave