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Attain • Chicago, IL; Redwood City, CA
Attain is hiring a Staff/Senior Backend Engineer for their Klover team to design and scale backend services for a rapidly growing consumer fintech app. You'll work with technologies like Rust and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. This role requires experience in building high-availability systems and APIs.
You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building production systems that scale effectively. You’ve owned services from design through deployment and have navigated the complexities of debugging distributed systems. Your expertise in Rust microservices and event-driven architectures allows you to create efficient and reliable backend solutions.
You are well-versed in cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and understand how to leverage these platforms to enhance system performance and reliability. Your experience includes designing APIs and microservices that connect with financial institutions and payment processors, ensuring secure and compliant transactions.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product, data, and mobile teams to deliver high-performance features that meet the demands of a growing user base. Your strong communication skills enable you to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding of project goals.
You are passionate about creating inclusive, data-powered financial products that improve users' day-to-day lives. You understand the importance of user experience and are committed to building systems that provide instant access to financial tools and rewards.
Experience with high-availability systems and a strong understanding of payment processing will set you apart. Familiarity with compliance standards in the fintech industry is a plus, as is a background in working with large-scale consumer applications.
As a Staff/Senior Backend Engineer at Attain, you will design and scale the backend services that drive Klover’s payments and data infrastructure. You’ll work on systems that process over $1.5 billion annually, ensuring that users have real-time access to their earned wages and financial tools. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable features that enhance user experience.
You will be responsible for designing APIs and microservices that connect financial institutions and payment processors, ensuring that transactions are secure and compliant. Your work will directly impact users’ ability to access their money instantly and earn meaningful rewards.
In this role, you will also have the opportunity to work with modern technologies, including Rust microservices and event-driven systems. You will contribute to the architecture and design of high-availability systems, focusing on reliability and privacy at scale.
You will participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team. Your insights will help shape the technical direction of the backend engineering team, ensuring that best practices are followed and that the team continues to grow in capability and expertise.
Attain offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing you to balance in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. You will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on the company’s growth and the lives of its users.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement. At Attain, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Join us in shaping the future of financial technology and making a difference in the lives of consumers.
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