Senior Back End Engineer

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, building production systems at scale — you've owned services from design through deployment and have valuable insights from debugging complex distributed systems issues. You are a leader in engineering best practices, helping to mentor other engineers and develop impactful solutions. Your experience includes working with financial technologies, and you understand the importance of delivering superior outcomes for clients. You embrace a growth mindset and are dedicated to continuous improvement, both personally and within your team. You value kindness and collaboration, believing that diverse perspectives lead to better solutions. You are adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment, staying focused on achieving your mission even when challenges arise.

Desirable

Experience with AI technologies or platforms is a plus, as Altruist is focused on building an AI platform for wealth professionals. Familiarity with financial services or wealth management can also enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Altruist, you will play a crucial role in transforming the wealth management industry. You will act as a steward of engineering best practices, guiding your team in developing robust and scalable solutions. Your responsibilities will include analyzing and solving complex engineering challenges, ensuring that the systems you build are efficient and reliable. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to deliver features that empower financial advisors nationwide. You will also be involved in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to help your peers grow and improve their skills. Your leadership will help foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the engineering organization.

What we offer

At Altruist, you will be part of a company that is dedicated to making financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to all. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where your contributions will have a meaningful impact. You will have opportunities for professional development and growth, as we believe in investing in our employees. Our culture emphasizes kindness, brilliance, and grit, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Join us in our mission to challenge the status quo and make a difference in the wealth management industry.