Senior Backend Engineer
Location
Australia
Posted
80 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Backend Engineer
Tilt (formerly Empower)
• Build and maintain robust backend services and APIs using .NET (C#) that power Cashalo's lending products • Design and optimise SQL Server data models and queries to support reliable, performant application behaviour • Take ownership of features end-to-end — from requirements through to deployment — working closely with product and business stakeholders • Contribute to platform reliability, observability, and deployment practices on Azure • Collaborate with engineers across the Tilt group (US and India) to align on architecture and engineering best practices • Help uplift the team through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and a high bar for quality
Job Requirements
- Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in .NET (C#) building production-grade backend systems
- Strong experience with SQL Server — relational data modelling, query optimisation, and schema management
- Working knowledge of Azure cloud services (e.g. App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Blob Storage)
- Strong fundamentals in designing and consuming REST APIs
- A product engineer mindset — you care about solving real user and business problems, not just writing clean code
- Comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-moving, lean team where ownership and initiative are valued
- Experience in fintech or lending is a plus
Benefits
- Virtual-first teamwork: The Tilt team is collaborating across 14 countries, 12 time zones, and counting. You’ll get started with a WFH office reimbursement.
- Competitive pay: We're big on potential, and it's reflected in our competitive compensation packages and generous equity.
- Complete support: Find flexible health plans at every premium level, and substantial subsidies that stand up to global standards.
- Visibility is yours: You can count on direct exposure to our leadership team — we’re a team where good ideas travel quickly.
- Paid global onsites: Magic happens IRL: we gather twice yearly to reconnect over shared meals or kayaking adventures. (We’ve visited Vail, San Diego, and Mexico City, to name a few.)
- Impact is recognized: Growth opportunities follow your contributions, not rigid promotion timelines.
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