Staff Backend Engineer

About the Company

Made's mission is to help homeowners save time, money, and stress through the Made Card and a personalized home management platform. Backed by top investors, our leadership team brings deep fintech and credit card experience from industry leaders like Ramp and JP Morgan Chase.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of highly scalable backend services and APIs using Python
• Define backend architecture, coding standards, and processes for rapid, high-quality delivery
• Design and optimize data models using Postgres, DynamoDB, and Redis
• Drive adoption of best practices with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS
• Collaborate with product, design, and frontend engineers to deliver end-to-end features
• Mentor other backend engineers and conduct code reviews
• Communicate technical trade-offs and decisions to stakeholders

Requirements

• 5–8+ years in backend engineering (note: listing mentions front-end in background but role is Staff Backend)
• 3+ years in a lead or senior capacity
• Deep expertise in Python and distributed systems
• Strong experience with Postgres, DynamoDB, and Redis
• Proven track record building large-scale backend services and RESTful APIs
• Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS
• Strong computer science fundamentals in algorithms and system design

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, credit cards, or regulated financial products
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures, streaming, or microservices
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

Benefits

• Base compensation between $150,000–$200,000
• Meaningful equity stake
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Up to $25,000 toward mortgage closing costs
• Flexible paid time off and 11 company holidays
• Quarterly team outing budgets