Software Engineer (Backend)

Gridline

$150K — $175K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of backend engineering experience, primarily in Golang and MySQL.
  • Some experience with Claude prompt engineering.
  • Familiarity with AWS, ideally using Terraform/Terragrunt.
  • Preferably background in Fintech or regulated industries such as payments or transaction systems.
  • Located in or able to work in Atlanta, GA (hybrid).

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design and mentor on engineering best practices.
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize scalable fault-tolerant services in Go.
  • Architect and evolve distributed systems with a focus on data modeling and resiliency.
  • Work closely with product, design, and operations to deliver impactful features.
  • Implement observability and testing strategies for high performance in a regulated environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to join a Series A fintech at a high-growth inflection point.
  • Mission-driven work to impact the private markets industry.
  • Collaborate with a team of experienced operators and startup builders.
  • Autonomous work environment encouraging ownership and problem-solving.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, equity, and flexible PTO.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

As a backend Software Engineer at Gridline, you will be a key architect of the digital infrastructure powering our alternative investment platform. You will take ownership of complex production services, navigating the unique technical challenges that come with building high-stakes fintech systems.

As a key member of our engineering team, you will help us maintain the high standards required for a fintech platform. Our high-velocity team of builders value systems thinking and long-term impact and your role will be critical in evolving our SaaS architecture, ensuring our platform remains performant, resilient, and capable of handling sophisticated financial transactions.

This is an amazing opportunity to join Gridline at this inflection point, reporting directly to our Director of Engineering.

In this role you will...

  • Lead Technical Design: Provide guidance and mentorship on design patterns, code quality, and engineering best practices across the backend.
  • Build Scalable Systems: Develop, maintain, and optimize fault-tolerant services using Go to support our growing fintech ecosystem.
  • Architect SaaS Solutions: Design and evolve distributed systems, focusing on data modeling, concurrency, and resiliency patterns.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with product, design, and operations teams to translate complex requirements into high-impact features.
  • Ensure Reliability: Implement robust observability and testing strategies to maintain a high bar for performance and stability in a regulated environment.


You have...

  • Experience: At least 4 years of backend engineering experience, specifically with Golang and MySQL, and at least some experience some experience with Claude prompt engineering.
  • Infrastructure: Ideally, experience with AWS (Terraform/Terragrunt) or similar.
  • Domain Expertise: Ideally, prior experience in Fintech or regulated industries, specifically with payments, reconciliation, or transaction/ledger systems.
  • Location: Based in Atlanta, GA (hybrid).


Our tech stack is...

  • Golang (backend)
  • React - JavaScript/Typescript (frontend)
  • AWS (Terraform / Terragrunt)
  • MySQL


$150,000 - $175,000 a year

  • Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including specialized skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
  • This salary range is one component of our total rewards package.


We offer...
  • Impact: The opportunity to join a Series A fintech at a high-growth inflection point.
  • Mission-Driven Work: The ability to revolutionize the private markets space and build the industry's infrastructure layer.
  • Elite Collaboration: A tight-knit team of experienced operators and builders who are passionate about scaling startups.
  • Ownership: A high-autonomy environment where you are encouraged to take ownership and solve complex problems.
  • Full Suite of Benefits: Competitive salary, equity, and flexible PTO, plus robust medical, dental, and vision coverage.


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