Monstro · 8 hours ago
Senior Full Stack Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$162K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expMonstro is an AI-native fintech platform that is transforming personal finance management by providing comprehensive financial insights and recommendations. They are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to design and maintain backend services that power their consumer platform, ensuring reliability and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend services that power Monstro’s consumer experience
Work across our stack (Python, Node.js, and Java), selecting the right tool for each problem
Build robust APIs serving mobile and web clients while integrating with financial institutions and third-party services
Architect systems that scale gracefully as our user base grows
Identify bottlenecks and implement caching strategies (Redis, CDN, application-level caching)
Optimize query performance and tune container-based applications
Design for resilience with failover strategies, retry logic, and graceful degradation
Containerize and orchestrate services using Docker and Kubernetes
Collaborate with platform teams on infrastructure decisions
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth, reliable deployments
Understand and work across the full SDLC, from local development through production observability
Work with relational and NoSQL databases, partnering with data engineers on schema and data models
Build integrations with banking systems, payment processors, and financial data providers
Implement event-driven architectures and message queues where appropriate
Build systems with security as a first-class concern, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and audit logging
Ensure systems meet fintech regulatory and compliance requirements
Guide and develop junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pairing sessions, and technical coaching
Partner closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver cohesive features
Participate in architectural discussions and incident response, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
Backend systems reliably support a growing consumer user base with minimal incidents or regressions
Sensitive financial data is handled securely, correctly, and in compliance with regulatory requirements
APIs and services are well-designed, performant, and easy for mobile and web clients to consume
Infrastructure and deployment processes enable safe, frequent releases
Junior and mid-level engineers are unblocked, supported, and improving through mentorship and collaboration
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in at least two of the following: Python, Node.js, Java
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
Solid understanding of the full SDLC and modern development toolchains
Experience scaling and performance-tuning container-based applications
Strong understanding of caching patterns and strategies
Familiarity with API design, microservices patterns, and distributed systems
Experience with test-driven development and test automation
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Clear communicator who takes ownership, moves with urgency, and is passionate about building high-quality software
Benefits
Paid health, vision, dental, and disability coverage
Company
Monstro
Your independent guide to building and protecting your wealth.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase