Parafin

Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Parafin

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: PortlandOregonUnited States

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Salary

💰 $220,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and componentized systems that support our merchant-facing products and services, with interfaces that amplify product development.
  • Own and drive technical projects from ideation to deployment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Data Science, Legal, and Accounting.
  • Improve system performance, security, and reliability through continuous optimization.
  • Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
  • Collaborate with our local engineering leader to recruit additional talented engineers locally in Portland.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in fintech or financial services.
  • Strong proficiency in backend development, ideally with Python, Go, or similar languages.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and scalable system design.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API development.
  • Passion for building impactful financial products that empower small businesses.
  • Excitement to build a new team from the ground up.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or related field of study), or equivalent hands-on work experience.
Benefits
  • Equity grant
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Work from home flexibility
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Commuter benefits
  • Free lunches
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Employee assistance program
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Hard Skills & Tools
backend developmentPythonGocloud infrastructureAWSGCPdistributed systemsdatabasesAPI developmentscalable system design
Soft Skills
collaborationmentoringproject ownershiptechnical excellenceteam building
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science