Backend Engineer

About Pave: Pave is a rapidly growing startup revolutionizing financial access for underserved consumers and small businesses through AI-powered Cashflow Analytics and Scores. We help lenders reduce defaults, provide optimal loan amounts, and maximize collections success by leveraging data and machine learning.

About The Role: We are seeking a Backend Engineer to scale our data processing platform to 100M+ users. This is a unique opportunity to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers our AI-driven cashflow analytics platform. You will play a key role in designing and implementing scalable backend services that handle massive data volumes and ensure high performance for our global user base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-throughput backend services for processing financial data at scale
• Optimize database queries and data pipelines for performance and reliability
• Collaborate with data scientists to integrate machine learning models into production systems
• Ensure the security and integrity of our data processing systems
• Implement monitoring and alerting for system health and performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in backend development
• Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or Go
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Kafka, Redis)
• Strong knowledge of database optimization and data modeling
• Familiarity with financial data processing and risk assessment systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge financial technology
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Remote-first culture with flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans

Compensation: The estimated pay range for this role is $140,000 - $180,000. This role is eligible for equity participation.