[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dave is a financial app on a mission to build products that level the financial playing field. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and implement software solutions that are scalable, performant, and secure while working closely with product managers and other engineers to meet business requirements.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and implement software solutions that are scalable, performant and secureDesign the future state of our large-scale backend distributed platforms with an understanding of our product and engineering goals, a deep understanding of our existing systems, and payment processing regulations like PCI compliance and 3DS to inform the right technical and product tradeoffsWrite clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standardsUse code reviews as an opportunity to coach and ensure best practices/standardsProvide technical leadership and assist guiding the team's overall technical directionWork closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specificationsDebug and troubleshoot production issues and provide timely solutionsProactively eliminate potential for customer-impacting outages in the systems so users are able to move money in a secure manner seamlesslyUtilizes the various offerings of Cloud Platforms to build robust, efficient, and resilient distributed systemsDesigns and implements efficient data storage in our SQL and NoSQL databases to power the Dave platformContinuously enhance and refactor the codebase to improve maintainability, scalability and extensibilityMonitor and analyze system performance, diagnose issues, and proactively identify opportunities for optimization. Implement logging and application performance monitoring mechanisms to gather relevant metrics and ensure comprehensive observabilityStay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and best practicesShare knowledge with the team and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologiesSkillsBachelor's degree (or above) in Computer Science or related discipline. Other majors will be considered in conjunction with appropriate related experience and/or training4+ Years of Software Engineering Experience with a focus on Backend feature developmentSolid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and algorithmsExperience with RESTful API design and developmentDemonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, propose solutions, and implement them effectivelyProven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, agile development environmentPassionate about learning and staying updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practicesStrong desire for self-improvement and professional growthFamiliarity with data-driven systems or machine learning integrationsExperience working with high-scale backend platformsBenefitsOpportunity to tackle tough challenges, learn and grow from fellow top talent, and help millions of people reach their personal financial goalsFlexible hours and virtual-first work culture with a home office stipendPremium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plansGenerous paid parental and caregiver leave401(k) savings plan with matching contributionsFinancial advisor and financial wellness supportFlexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter BreakAll-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout to connect with your team members and leadership teamCompany OverviewDave is a banking app that offers customers banking, financial insights, overdraft protection, and building credit products. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.Dave.com.