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Koyfin

A modern investment platform for research, portfolio analysis, and client-ready proposals

Staff Backend Engineer

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerOtherRemoteLeadTeam 11-50Since 2016H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

79 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Lead

Job Description

Staff Backend Engineer

Koyfin

• Drive the architecture and technical roadmap for core backend services • Lead the design and implementation of scalable APIs and data processing pipelines • Guide critical initiatives that impact multiple teams and business areas • Collaborate with engineering leadership to raise the bar on system performance, reliability, and maintainability • Mentor engineers across teams and foster a culture of technical ownership • Debug and optimize distributed systems and large-scale data flows • Act as a force multiplier — identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and enabling others to move faster • Work with modern technologies including TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS, and Kubernetes

Job Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with deep backend expertise
  • Proven experience designing and evolving backend architecture at scale
  • Knowledge of design patterns, algorithms, and system architecture
  • Strong knowledge of Node.js, NestJS (or similar), SQL, NoSQL, distributed systems, and caching strategies
  • Strong leadership qualities — capable of setting technical direction and rallying teams around it
  • Clear, concise communication skills — able to influence across functions and levels

Benefits

  • Remote-first work culture with flexible hours
  • Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
  • High-performance gear and resources to support your productivity
  • Real impact — your decisions will shape the product and the company’s direction
  • Strong team of kind, talented engineers who care deeply about the product and users
  • Fast feedback loops — we ship quickly and learn from real users
  • Autonomy and influence — take ownership of complex systems and drive meaningful change
  • A product-led company with minimal bureaucracy and high trust in our people

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