Senior Backend Engineer - Accounting - Remote

Overview

This role involves building and maintaining backend services that power Mercury's financial capabilities, focusing on creating a robust API infrastructure for integrating with the financial platform.

In Short

• Build and scale a Python API service for financial capabilities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive API documentation.
• Optimize data schemas and queries for high transaction volumes.
• Develop intelligent data categorization pipelines.
• Gather feedback and define integration standards.
• Enable cross-team collaboration on the Python API service.
• Establish Python development best practices.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with API documentation and developer tools.
• Domain knowledge of financial systems preferred.
• Experience making architectural decisions.
• Experience with AI/ML systems for data categorization.
• Proven track record of shipping reliable software.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Remote work flexibility within the USA and Canada.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Focus on diversity and inclusion.