United States of America Remote (Country) $140K – $200K

Dakota is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Back-End

About the Role

Design and drive the core back-end systems behind a next-generation banking platform integrated with blockchain technology. In this role, you'll take ownership of high-impact engineering projects from concept through deployment, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance across critical financial services.

What You’ll Do

  • Architect and implement server-side systems using Golang within a cloud-native environment
  • Lead initiatives that directly influence product capabilities and user outcomes
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve intricate technical issues across distributed systems
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, contributing to design discussions and system improvements
  • Take full ownership of project lifecycles, delivering robust and maintainable solutions

What We’re Looking For

  • At least five years of professional software engineering experience
  • Deep proficiency in Golang and backend development patterns
  • Proven ability to lead technical projects and make sound architectural decisions
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of diagnosing and fixing complex system behaviors
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in remote settings
  • Current residence in the US, UK, Spain, or Portugal

Nice-to-Have Expertise

  • Hands-on experience with cryptocurrency or Web3 technologies
  • Familiarity with financial infrastructure, payment systems, or accounting logic
  • Practical use of large language models, including prompt engineering for models like Claude
  • Understanding of accounting frameworks or enterprise financial software

Technology Environment

Our stack includes Golang, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, Kubernetes on Google Cloud Platform, GitHub, Buildkite, Sentry, and Incident.io.

Environment & Benefits

  • Fully remote work with team members across the US, UK, Spain, and Portugal
  • Monthly stipend for coworking spaces and home office setup
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Competitive compensation with equity in a fast-growing fintech
  • Regular virtual and in-person team gatherings
  • A culture rooted in ownership, customer focus, and expanding economic opportunity worldwide
Required Skills
GolangTypeScriptPostgreSQLTimescaleDBKubernetesGoogle Cloud PlatformAPI DevelopmentDistributed SystemsTroubleshootingRemote Collaboration GolangTypeScriptPostgreSQLTimescaleDBKubernetesGoogle Cloud PlatformAPI DevelopmentDistributed SystemsTroubleshootingRemote Collaboration
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Dakota
Building the next-generation global banking platform. Our mission is to empower businesses to operate globally by combining the best of crypto and traditional finance.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category backend
Posted 10 months ago