Senior Software Engineer, Backend

## About the Role The Senior Software Engineer, Backend, will play a crucial role in designing and building the systems that power how millions of people connect to their finances. This involves working across the stack, from reliable backend services and APIs to intuitive applications that bring those systems to life. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to ship products that make financial services more accessible and transparent.

As a key member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for setting and maintaining high technical standards, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the growth and development of the team. Your expertise in software engineering, particularly in backend development, will be instrumental in driving the success of Plaid's products.

Plaid's network covers over 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK, and Europe, making it a unique platform for you to make a significant impact on the financial services industry.

## What You Will Do - Design and build backend services with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability - Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define and implement new features that meet product and customer needs - Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code - Develop automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the codebase - Troubleshoot and resolve issues - Engage in hands-on coding and architectural design - Set and maintain high technical standards for a high-performing team - Grow the team via mentorship and leadership - Review technical documents and code changes - Participate in cross-functional collaboration, communication, and project management

## What We Are Looking For - 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a proven track record of shipping successful projects - Experience with MySQL or other relational databases - Experience working with microservices - Excellent coding, testing, and system design skills - Prior experience with cross-functional collaboration, communication, and project management skills - Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers - Ability to work with operations, product, design, and data science - Strong understanding of backend development principles and practices - Experience with agile development methodologies

## Nice to Have - Experience with cloud-based technologies - Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices - Experience with machine learning or data analytics - Certification in software engineering or a related field - Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive compensation package - Equity in a growing and innovative company - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - Flexible PTO policy - Remote work stipend - Professional development opportunities - Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

- Tip: Highlight your experience with microservices and relational databases, as these are key skills for this role.

• Tip: Be prepared to demonstrate your coding skills through practical examples or coding challenges.
• Tip: Show a passion for making financial services more accessible and transparent, and be ready to discuss how your skills and experience align with Plaid's mission.
• Tip: Emphasize your ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and your experience with agile development methodologies.
• Tip: Prepare to discuss your approach to mentorship and leadership, and be ready to provide examples of how you have guided junior engineers in the past.
• Tip: Don't underestimate the importance of showcasing your understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, given the sensitive nature of financial data.
• Tip: Be prepared to negotiate your salary based on your experience and the market rate for similar positions, and don't hesitate to ask about benefits and perks that are important to you.