Kunai builds full-stack technology solutions for banks, credit and payment networks, infrastructure providers, and their customers. Together, we are changing the world’s relationship with financial services. At Kunai, we help our clients modernize, capitalize on emerging trends, and evolve their business for the coming decades by remaining tech-agnostic and human-centered.
We are hiring a Backend Engineer to work on a cutting-edge payment solution for one of the largest and most technologically forward-thinking financial institutions in the world. You will shape the journey of a production solution that bridges the world of legacy Java/J2EE/Spring Boot applications with data pipelines and features managed using Python.
You must have:
- 4+ years of experience working with Python
- Experience working with event-driven architecture
- Know how to work in large-scale distributed systems
- Be familiar with distributed computing tools such as EMR, Kafka, and Spark
- Some experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or GraphDB
- Experience with AWS (DynamoDB, ECS, Lambda)
You ideally have:
- Some experience working with Java or Scala
- Mastery of Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Knowledge of data warehouse platforms such Snowflake or Databricks.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $205,000 annually
This range reflects the base salary that we reasonably expect to pay for Senior Software Engineers. Actual compensation may vary depending on relevant factors including experience, skills, location, and client billing.
Our success over the past 20 years is rooted in our exceptional team, which thrives in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
We are proud to offer our employees a range of benefits, including competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements, all designed to help them thrive. As we continue to expand, we remain committed to cultivating an environment where people feel valued, have a voice, and are given the tools to grow—both personally and professionally—while pushing the boundaries of innovation in the fintech industry.
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