Role in brief
Mercury is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance banking experiences for startups. The role involves taking ownership of projects and collaborating closely with team members. Candidates should have backend development experience and be proficient in SQL, with a willingness to learn Haskell.
About the role
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Mercury, you will be integral to developing exceptional banking solutions tailored for startups. You will work within a small, autonomous team, focusing on product ownership and collaboration with designers and product leaders to deliver engaging user experiences.
Your role will require leveraging AI tools to improve product development while making architectural decisions that positively impact the team's work. Success in this position is measured by your ability to empathize with users and create products that truly resonate with them.
The salary range for this position is competitive, with specific figures for US employees between $166,600 and $208,300.
Skills that matter here
- Haskell: This role requires knowledge of Haskell, with an opportunity to learn and grow in this area.
- SQL: Proficiency in SQL is essential for backend development tasks.
- AI tools: You will actively incorporate AI tools into your workflow to enhance product features.
Who this role suits
- A candidate who thrives in a collaborative and autonomous work environment.
- Someone who values product ownership and seeks to make a meaningful impact.
- An individual with strong technical communication skills and the ability to articulate design tradeoffs.
- A person who empathizes with users and is dedicated to building user-centered products.
From the employer
Responsibilities
- Feel a strong sense of product ownership and actively seek responsibility.
- Work in an autonomous environment on a close-knit team.
- Partner closely with designers and product leaders to ship lovable experiences.
- Join a team of experienced product engineers within one of our Mercury product groups such as Banking, Experiences, Expansion, or Risk.
Requirements
- 3-7 years of backend development experience.
- Knowledge of or excitement to learn Haskell, and proficiency in SQL.
- Empathizes with users and can channel their perspective to build lovable products.
- Has made architectural decisions in the past and measured the impact of those decisions over time.
- Able to clearly articulate technical opinions and lay out tradeoffs.
- Actively incorporates AI tools into their workflow.
Conditions
- Competitive base salary and equity (stock options/RSUs).
- Salary ranges for US employees: $166,600 - $208,300.
- Salary ranges for Canadian employees: CAD 157,400 - 196,800.
- Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
The position is fully remote.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates should have 3-7 years of backend development experience.
How can I apply?
Interested candidates can apply through the Mercury website.