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Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Remote

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The Role

Flex is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Backend to join our fully remote team. This role is open to candidates from Canada, the United States, and Colombia. As a key member of our engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work across the entire stack with a focus on the backend. You will play a critical role in the development, design, and maintenance of Flex's platform and services.

Responsibilities

  • Ownership over large domains and features related to card processing/issuing, and core ledgering of financial transactions.
  • Architect well thought-out services and data models that ensure Flex's continued growth.
  • Own problems end-to-end, thinking through everything from API contracts, data, scalability, security, observability, and metrics.
  • Lead by example and mentor engineers in all aspects of planning, development, and testing.
  • Be a catalyst for driving best-in-class technology frameworks and tooling while staying engaged with the latest technology trends.
  • Be on call, with the expectation to solve problems and find solutions for the servicing team.

What You Need

  • Proficiency in NodeJS+TypeScript and server design principles.
  • An understanding and interest in architectural patterns for highly available, scalable, low-latency, asynchronous systems.
  • Ability to hold yourself and the team to high standards.
  • Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to provide in-depth evaluation of multiple technical directions and determine tradeoffs of each.
  • Exposure to modular monoliths and micro-services along with the benefits and challenges they bring.
  • Experience with any cloud-based provider like Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure.
  • Four or more years of relevant industry experience with a track record of shipping high-quality products and features at scale.
  • A strong work ethic and readiness to grind.
  • Have built and shipped a working project or product, ideally something complex.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply, even if they do not fully match the job specifics. Flex values passion, determination, and honesty. We believe diversity drives our success.

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