Software Engineer, Backend - Institutional Products

Company: Ladders

Location: Location not specified (Remote)

Type: Full-time

Level: mid

Remote: Yes

Posted: 2026-03-06

About this role

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineer Backend - Institutional Products to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. You’ll build and maintain systems that power mission-critical Finance & Insurance workflows. You’ll collaborate with product and peers to design clean, scalable solutions. This role values craftsmanship, impact, and ownership.


Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available


Compensation: $152,405 – $179,300 annually.


Responsibilities

  • Decompose a monolithic Rails application into microservices
  • Articulate a long-term vision for backend systems maintenance and scaling
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate vision into a quarterly roadmap
  • Write and maintain high-quality, tested code to fulfill customer requirements

Qualifications

  • At least 2+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Proven experience designing, building, scaling and maintaining production services
  • Ability to compose a service-oriented architecture
  • Skill in writing high quality, well-tested code that meets customer needs
  • Passionate about creating an open financial system

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Support for team and company-wide offsites
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth through feedback and learning

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

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