Backend Engineer (Mid/Sr)

What experience, skills, and qualifications are necessary?

• Must-have: 4+ years of experience building and scaling backend Python-based systems in fast-paced environments Proven capability with developing REST APIs and writing performant SQL Experience building using AWS infrastructure Experience building systems from scratch, making trade-offs, and executing autonomously in early-stage environments A customer-focused mindset, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering value to customers A collaborative mindset, the ability to be mentored, and a focus on your own growth trajectory Based in NYC with ability to work out of our Flatiron office at least 2 days/week
• 4+ years of experience building and scaling backend Python-based systems in fast-paced environments
• Proven capability with developing REST APIs and writing performant SQL
• Experience building using AWS infrastructure
• Experience building systems from scratch, making trade-offs, and executing autonomously in early-stage environments
• A customer-focused mindset, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering value to customers
• A collaborative mindset, the ability to be mentored, and a focus on your own growth trajectory
• Based in NYC with ability to work out of our Flatiron office at least 2 days/week
• Nice-to-have: Proficiency in Django Familiarity with data science and analytics tools such as Pyspark, Databricks and Delta Lake, and Hex Experience with cloud infrastructure and tools like AWS CDK Experience with transaction, merchant, and/or location data Experience and/or interest in fintech and/or data products
• Proficiency in Django
• Familiarity with data science and analytics tools such as Pyspark, Databricks and Delta Lake, and Hex
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and tools like AWS CDK
• Experience with transaction, merchant, and/or location data
• Experience and/or interest in fintech and/or data products

Why join Spade?

Benefits include

• Competitive compensation and equity package
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits for US-based employees
• Life & short-term disability insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Early exercise program
• Extended post-termination exercise period
• 401K for retirement planning
• Hybrid team, with pet-friendly headquarters in NYC
• Paid parental leave
• Work from home stipend

Diversity & Inclusion at Spade:

Salary Range:

• At Spade, we view total compensation as consisting of salary + equity + benefits. We recruit motivated and high performing talent, and work to compensate people in line with the value they bring to our team.
• We aim to pay fairly and competitively, and consider a number of factors in developing compensation offers. These factors include years and breadth of experience, interview performance, market dynamics, and internal equity.
• The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $170,000 and $230,000, and an equity grant.