
Backend Software Engineer
Kunai
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $205,000 per year
About the role
- Develop and scale standardized Python scripts to identify data mismatches and logic gaps across the application intake and decisioning pipeline.
- Leverage Cloud-based Data Lakes (S3, Snowflake) as your primary data source, performing complex data reconciliations to ensure accurate financial and regulatory reporting.
- Drive best practices in version control using GitHub, ensuring all control scripts are peer-reviewed, modular, and production-ready.
- Build Gherkin-based automated tests to ensure that technical implementations align perfectly with business intent and regulatory requirements.
- Integrate control outputs with enterprise monitoring tools (like New Relic or Splunk) for real-time visibility and automate incident triggers via standard alerting platforms.
- Work closely with Data Analysts and Product Managers to translate complex business requirement documents into robust, reusable code templates that satisfy audit and risk standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 5+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering with a heavy focus on Python.
- At least 3 years of experience with SQL and working with large-scale relational or NoSQL databases.
- At least 2 years of experience with a Cloud provider (preferably AWS).
- At least 2 years of experience with Git and version control workflows (PR reviews, branch protection).
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- professional development opportunities
- flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
PythonSQLCloud computingData reconciliationAutomated testingVersion controlGherkinNoSQL databasesData LakesModular coding
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention to detailAnalytical thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering