Senior Backend Engineer

Point

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years as a backend engineer, with 2+ years in Node.js, AWS, PostgresQL, and GraphQL.
  • Experience at a startup that scaled from 0 to 1.
  • Ability to balance speed and caution with thorough testing of software.
  • Previous role as a senior engineer, still eager to contribute directly to the codebase.
  • Commitment to building consumer products with thoughtful design throughout.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure stable and reliable integration with key vendors such as card issuers and identity verification services.
  • Develop backend logic for new feature implementations like instant bank transfers and custom rewards.
  • Create scalable infrastructure to manage large data efficiently and with low latency.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and stock options based on experience.
  • 401k plan.
  • Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 20-day vacation policy with rollover options and office shutdown during holidays.
  • Education credits of $25/month for professional development.
  • Wellness credits of $50/month towards fitness and health initiatives.
  • Commute credits of $100/month to support public transportation or alternative commuting methods.
Full Job Description
What does a backend engineer at Point do?

  • You will work to ensure integrations with key vendors are stable and reliable - our card issuer, card printer, identity verification vendors, Plaid, etc.
  • You will build the backend logic that powers new features. Potential examples: instant bank transfers, custom rewards - features that will enable Point to attract and retain more members.
  • You will build scalable infrastructure that can handle very large amounts of data with low latency.


This role would be a good fit if you...

  • Have been working as a backend engineer for 3+ years with at least 2 of them using Node.js, AWS, PostgresQL, and GraphQL. Usually language experience doesn't really matter to us but we're moving quickly and would like for you to have experience with our current stack.
  • Worked at a really small start up that went from 0 - 1 and understand how to scale backend systems.
  • Are thoughtful with balancing moving quickly and cautiously by testing software before shipping - given the sensitive nature of our product we need to ensure Point is reliable and secure at all times.
  • Have spent time working in a senior engineer role but are still excited about being a core contributor to the codebase.
  • Actually care about building a consumer product that has thoughtful and intuitive design across the stack - from mobile app UI to the database architecture.


Perks:

  • Competitive salary and stock options based on experience
  • 401k
  • Full health benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance).
  • 20-day vacation policy. Can roll over up to 10 days per year. And we shut down the office in between Christmas and New Year's. Flexible WFH and sick day allowance.
  • Education Credits: $25/mo. Keep learning - books, courses, training, etc.
  • Wellness Credits: $50/mo. Take care of yourself - gym, fitness classes, meditation, etc.
  • Commute Credits: $100/mo. Don't stress rush hour - public transit, bike, lyft, etc.


If this sounds up your alley, then drop us a note.

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