Lead the design and development of core backend services, mentor engineers, and optimize data storage and APIs for a modern FinTech platform.
Wealth.com is the industry’s leading estate planning platform, empowering financial advisors to offer modern, comprehensive estate planning solutions to their clients. By combining cutting-edge technology, AI, and unmatched human expertise, we deliver a seamless experience that sets us apart. Beyond having one of the most coveted domain names in FinTech, wealth.com is a dynamic, revenue-generating startup experiencing rapid yet sustainable growth.
A key reason behind our position as the #1 estate planning platform is our team. Our people thrive in a collaborative, supportive culture that fosters innovation and makes wealth.com a place where everyone truly enjoys working. Wealth.com is certified as a Great Place to Work for 2024 and named a 2024 finalist for Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators!
As a Principal Software Engineer (Backend), you’ll lead the design, development, and optimization of some of our core backend services. In this pivotal role, you will influence architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and help scale our platform to meet the growing needs of our users. This is an opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a fast-growing, product-driven organization while working with a modern tech stack.
Responsibilities - Everyone
- Design scalable and performant backend systems that support a wide range of product features, e.g., integrations between Wealth.com and other platforms
- Architect robust APIs and data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration across services and platforms
- Implement backend logic using C#/.NET with high standards for reliability, maintainability, and with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver cohesive and user-centric solutions.
- Optimize data storage and retrieval using both relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) databases.Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Lead technical planning sessions and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
- Integrate GraphQL services efficiently with our existing infrastructure, ensuring consistent and performant data access.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to continually improve our backend capabilities.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in software development.
- Strong proficiency in C#/.NET, with a deep understanding of object-oriented design and modern backend development principles.
- Proven experience working with Typescript in server-side or full-stack environments.
- Expertise in building and maintaining REST and GraphQL APIs in production systems.
- Practical knowledge of DynamoDB and MySQL, with the ability to choose the right tool for the job and optimize for performance and scalability.
- A proactive mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for crafting clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Experience leading backend initiatives and mentoring engineering teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS (preferred) or GCP.
Why you'll love working for wealth.com
- Competitive Salary.
- Fully remote, flexible work environment. We do however meet together in person several times a year.
- Full medical and dental benefits.
- Unlimited PTO in an environment where taking time off to relax or recharge is supported and encouraged.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Company equity managed through Carta.
- 401k with Match and 100% vesting upon hire.
- Free estate planning!
Wealth is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply. Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Wealth is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply. Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Top Skills
.Net
AWS
C#
DynamoDB
GCP
GraphQL
MySQL
Rest
Typescript
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