Backend Engineer

Step is a next generation financial services company building the best banking experience to help teens and young adults achieve financial independence and knowledge at an earlier age.  Step’s mission is to create a bank that gives you the tools to become smarter with your money and reward you along your financial journey. Step is a well-funded Series B company focused on disrupting banking through a differentiated mobile-first consumer experience.  The founding team has extensive background in FinTech and building successful consumer products and brands. If you’re looking to join a fast-growing company with a strong mission and vision that puts people first, we want to meet you.

Role

Step is looking for a Backend Software Engineer. As part of the team you’ll be at the forefront of developing new core banking features and helping us deliver our first product to the public.

Responsibilities 

• Own features throughout their life cycle, from inception to production
• Improve existing and develop new Kotlin services
• Prioritize maintainable code and test all the things
• Work in a small, tight knit cross-functional team
• See your contributions make a weekly impact to an evolving product

Must haves 

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• 1+ years experience in backend development
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals
• Passion for software quality

Core technologies we use

• Kotlin, Java
• gRPC, Protocol Buffers, jOOQ, Dagger, Swagger
• PostgreSQL
• Google Kubernetes Engine

Working at Step

• Competitive salary based on experience, with full medical and dental benefits
• Stock in an early stage startup that is growing
• Flexible WFH and vacation policy
• Free daily lunches
• Free snacks & drinks 
• Monthly team events outside the office
• Monthly stipend for commuter benefits and card testing
• Office right next to Caltrain