5+ years of experience in backend system design and operation
Proficient in building APIs and data models
Strong judgment in system design focusing on data correctness and reliability
Proven track record of independently managing complex projects
Excellent communication skills for collaborative technical discussions
Responsibilities
Design and develop backend services and APIs for accounting workflows
Ensure financial data accuracy and resilience during transactions
Enhance reliability of workflows between Ramp and customer accounting systems
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate finance needs into technical designs
Lead substantial projects from design to launch and iteration
Conduct design and code reviews to elevate engineering standards
Benefits
Flexible PTO
Health and wellness stipend
Weekly coffee stipend
Centralized home-office equipment ordering
Budget for intra-office travel
100% medical, dental & vision insurance for employees in the US
401(k) with employer match
Parental leave up to 16 weeks at 100% pay
Pet insurance
Relocation expense coverage for NYC or SF
Group medical and retirement plans in Canada
Private medical insurance in the UK
Full Job Description
About the Role
Finance teams need a dependable way to turn everyday spending and payments into accurate books. Ramp's Accounting team builds the systems that carry accounting context across our products, help customers categorize and reconcile activity, and keep their records in sync. When those systems work well, finance teams spend less time correcting data and more time understanding their business.
We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to build across that accounting experience. You could work on the services behind accounting rules and data models, the flow of transactions into the books, or the reliability of sync and reconciliation workflows. You'll own complex projects from design through production and work with product, design, and engineering partners to make accounting workflows simpler and more trustworthy for customers.
What You'll Do
Design and build backend services, APIs, and data models that support accounting workflows across Ramp's products
Make financial data accurate, traceable, and resilient as transactions move through coding, reconciliation, and sync
Improve the reliability and visibility of workflows that span Ramp and customers' accounting systems, including how they handle failures and changes
Partner with product and engineering teammates to understand finance teams' needs and turn them into practical technical designs
Own substantial projects from design and implementation through launch, monitoring, and iteration
Raise the engineering bar through thoughtful design reviews, code reviews, and mentorship
What You'll Need
Experience designing, building, and operating production backend systems, including APIs, data models, and asynchronous workflows
Strong system design judgment, especially around data correctness, reliability, and keeping complex systems understandable
A track record of independently owning complex projects and shipping high-quality software
The ability to investigate problems across services and data flows and turn what you learn into durable improvements
Clear communication and a collaborative approach to technical decisions and feedback
Nice to Haves
Experience with accounting, payments, spend management, or other financial data products
Familiarity with accounting concepts such as coding, reconciliation, or the general ledger
Experience building integrations or data workflows that keep information consistent across systems
Benefits available to all full-time Ramp employees (Global)
Flexible PTO
Centralized home-office equipment ordering
Health and wellness stipend
Budget for intra-office travel
Weekly coffee stipend
United States
100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you, with partial coverage for dependents
One Medical annual membership
401(k), including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp
Fertility HRA (up to $10,000 per year)
Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay
Pet insurance
In-office perks: lunch, snacks, drinks, and more
Relocation expense coverage to NYC or SF (if needed)
Canada
Group medical, dental, and vision coverage through Sun Life
Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Fertility drug coverage (up to $4,000 lifetime)
Group Retirement Plan with employer match (RRSP + DPSP)
Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay, with additional time available at reduced pay
Employee Assistance Program and virtual care through Lumino Health
United Kingdom
Private medical insurance through Freedom Elite
Virtual GP and at-home care via eMed x Livi
Workplace pension through Penfold, with salary sacrifice option
Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay with additional time available at reduced pay
Referral Instructions
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About RAMP Holdings
RAMP Holdings is a software company that provides video and audio search solutions to clients in various industries. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York City. RAMP's products include a video platform, a media management system, and a transcription service. The company has worked with clients such as NBCUniversal, Fox News, and the PGA Tour.
