Data Engineer: FinTech (Boston)

Job Description:A fast-growing FinTech startup is seeking a Data/Backend Engineer to help develop and scale core infrastructure powering internal systems and data workflows. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys working across both backend engineering and data infrastructure in a fast-paced product environment.Ideal candidates will have a balanced engineering background across backend systems and data infrastructure, with the ability to contribute beyond analytics-focused workflows. The client values builders who can work across the stack, move quickly, and design pragmatic technical solutions.Location: Boston, MA (2x/week)Salary: Up to 250k base + equityQualifications:2+ years of experience developing and maintaining production-grade data workflows or backend systemsMUST HAVE 1+ year of experience at a startupStrong programming experience with Python and solid SQL skillsExperience building scalable, reliable systems that process and move large volumes of dataFamiliarity with orchestration and transformation tools such as Airflow, Dagster, DBT, or equivalent technologiesPrior experience shipping software products or backend services in a production environmentComfortable operating in startup or high-growth environments with evolving priorities and broad ownershipPreferred:Exposure to financial platforms, transaction data, accounting systems, or related domains is a plusExperience with ClaudeCodeKeywords: Python, data pipelines, dbt, (Airflow or Dagster), startup or reputable company: Meta/PalantirQualified candidates, please send your resume to Hazem Kamal, View email address on apply.placed-app.com | For more opportunities, please visit