Sr. Software engineer

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Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Go/AWS) Location: Remote - U.S.-based (no location preference) Pay Rate: ~$45/hour W2 (flexible based on experience and bill rate) Employment Type: 3-Month W2 Contract | Full-Time | Likely Extension Introduction We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong backend focus to join a remote-first team working in the digital finance and fintech space. This is a high-impact, coding-heavy role supporting the onboarding experience for institutional customers. Ideal candidates are autonomous, adaptable, and comfortable shifting priorities in a fast-paced Agile environment.
This is a hands-on position involving backend development in Go, microservices, and SQL-plus an opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI development tools. Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong backend development in Go (Golang) Proficiency with SQL (must be able to write queries) Experience with AWS and microservices architecture Familiarity with CRUD operations and service-oriented systems High autonomy and ability to adapt to changing priorities Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a W2 basis Preferred Skills & Qualifications Familiarity with AI tools (experience with Cursor or other AI IDEs) Experience with Salesforce integrations (nice to have) Frontend experience with React (roughly 10% of the role) Experience building and maintaining low-latency systems Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Day-to-Day Responsibilities Own backend development projects using Go and AWS Write and optimize SQL queries to support application needs Collaborate with PMs, designers, and engineers to deliver new features Use AI tooling (such as Cursor) to automate and streamline development Quickly ramp up on existing services and operate independently Perform occasional frontend tasks in React as needed Manage changing priorities and deliver against tight timelines Company Benefits & Culture 100% remote - work from anywhere in the U.S. Join a $3B+ fintech company with a distributed, modern work culture Opportunity to contribute to the institutional growth of a leading crypto-adjacent platform Agile, fast-moving team that values independence and innovation Work with cutting-edge AI developer tools in a forward-thinking environment #LI-CW1 #TECH #Remote
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Location:
Sonora, CA, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Computer And Mathematical Occupations

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