Acorns is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer II for our Investment Products team who has a passion for building robust, scalable, software and systems for customer focused financial products, loves learning new technologies on the job, thinks creatively to solve complex problems, and enjoys working collaboratively.

In Short

Contribute to production code by implementing tickets
Support grooming and refining efforts in the engineering roadmap
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Project Management, and Leadership teams
Optimize performance of business-critical processes
Align with engineering leadership to help define and promote team-wide priorities
Scope level of effort and deliver projects with internal and external teams
Propose scalable, efficient solutions to complex problems
Lead and execute technical initiatives

Requirements

3-4+ years of relevant experience building and supporting production software
Expertise with SQL or NoSQL solutions
Experience with API design and implementation (REST/GraphQL)
Strong understanding of object oriented and functional programming paradigms
Expertise in a major, dynamically typed, programming language
Strong understanding of algorithms, time complexity, data structures and design patterns
Strong track record of good software engineering practices such as code reviews
Experience with AWS is a plus
Experience with Ruby and Typescript is a plus
Understanding of GraphQL is a plus
Experience with Databricks is a plus but not essential
Thirst for delivering game-changing products
Exceptional drive and precision in delivery
A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission
Optimistic about the potential of societal change
Strong sense of ownership
Passionate about making high customer impact and moving key metrics

Benefits

Competitive salary and stock options
A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family
Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off
401(k) matching
Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family
Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources
Acorns Career Development Program
Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders
Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events
Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another
The rare opportunity to create a new world.

Acorns

Acorns is a pioneering financial technology company dedicated to empowering everyday consumers to save and invest for the long term. With a mission to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, Acorns has become the largest subscription service in U.S. consumer finance, serving over 10 million customers who have invested more than $15 billion, primarily through micro-investing. The company offers automated investing in diversified portfolios, retirement products, and a bank account designed to help users spend less and invest more. Acorns fosters a diverse community of team members and customers, encouraging creativity and challenging conventional thinking to deliver financial wellness for families at every life stage.

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