Senior Backend Engineer

The Role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the design and growth of server-side systems for a consumer-facing application, taking business goals from concept through to production. The work blends service architecture, money-movement logic, data handling and metrics-based decision making.

What You'll Do

Re-architect key services such as accounting records, transaction handling and third-party payment connections so they can handle a much larger load.

Create dependable, high-volume automated processes that run large numbers of scheduled transactions each day.

Take in and process large amounts of partner-provided data to inform automated decisions.

Query and analyze data with SQL to shape technical choices, track system health and confirm business results.

Build and run services that communicate through messages and background jobs.

What We're Looking For

2 to 5 years of backend engineering experience, with at least half of your career spent on server-side work.

A history of owning a technical result from start to finish and explaining the business effect it had.

Experience at a startup or fast-growing company, with comfort operating amid uncertainty and limited direction.

Solid grounding in building systems that run across many machines and handle large volumes of data.

Strong SQL and analytical skills, plus a habit of relying on metrics when making decisions.

Exposure to fast-moving, data-intensive industries.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field.

Broad full-stack ability with genuine depth on the server side rather than a front-end focus.

Willingness to work on-site five days a week.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Location and Work Model

Seattle, WA, United States

On-site, 5 days per week in office

Full-time

Compensation, As The Posting Describes It

Equity

Retirement plan