Backend Engineer

Unit21

Backend Engineer at Unit21 addressing distributed systems and data infrastructure challenges. Collaborating with teams to build scalable solutions focused on fighting financial crime and efficiency.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing scalable data solutions using advanced programming skills in Python and SQL, while effectively managing cloud infrastructure and data processing frameworks. Proven ability to lead projects and innovate solutions in distributed systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data EngineeringApache SparkPython ProgrammingAdvanced SQLCloud Platforms

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Hard Skills

Data EngineeringSoftware EngineeringApache SparkDatabricksFlinkBeamPython ProgrammingAdvanced SQLTerraformData Modeling

Soft Skills

Project LeadershipProblem SolvingInnovation

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGoogle Cloud

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsData PipelinesInfrastructure as Code

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsPythonSparkSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and deploying scalable and elegant code
Work with distributed systems and data pipelines
Lead and drive projects to completion
Innovating on creative solutions to difficult problems
Work with related data infrastructure technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field
Hands on experience working with Apache Spark, Databricks, Flink, Beam, or similar large-scale data processing frameworks
Strong programming skills in Python or any other OOP languages
Advanced SQL skills and experience designing efficient data models
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Experience managing infrastructure using code such as Terraform (IAAS)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and pre-IPO equity
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee)
Unlimited PTO and generous leave programs
401(k), learning & development stipend, and home office setup support