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Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Parafin

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United States , Portland

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IT - Software Development

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220000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year
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This is a unique opportunity to be one of the first engineers that Parafin hires in Portland as part of a newly forming team! As a Staff Software Engineer, Backend at Parafin Portland, you will be working directly with our Portland engineering leader to build and establish this new team. You will play a pivotal role in building, scaling, and maintaining our financial infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work across various engineering teams to design and develop robust, secure, and high-performing systems that power our embedded financial products. You will tackle critical technical challenges, mentor fellow engineers, and influence the strategic direction of our technology stack.

Job Responsibility:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and componentized systems that support our merchant-facing products and services, with interfaces that amplify product development
  • Own and drive technical projects from ideation to deployment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Data Science, Legal, and Accounting
  • Improve system performance, security, and reliability through continuous optimization
  • Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence
  • Collaborate with our local engineering leader to recruit additional talented engineers locally in Portland

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in fintech or financial services
  • Strong proficiency in backend development, ideally with Python, Go, or similar languages
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and scalable system design
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API development
  • Passion for building impactful financial products that empower small businesses
  • Excitement to build a new team from the ground up
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or related field of study), or equivalent hands-on work experience
What we offer:
  • Equity grant
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Work from home flexibility
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Commuter benefits
  • Free lunches
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Employee assistance program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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