Job Title:
Back End Developer
Company: HireQ Talent
Location: Sonoma, CA
Created: 2026-05-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
?? Senior Backend EngineerBuild the Decision Engine Powering Modern Finance?? Bay Area (Hybrid) | NYC considered?? Up to $250K base + equity?? Visa sponsorship available?? Rebuilding Finance From First PrinciplesA high-growth, VC-backed fintech is re-engineering the $13T U.S. mortgage market, not by improving legacy systems, but by replacing them entirelyThey're building a vertically integrated platform that automates:CreditUnderwritingComplianceCapital flowsThe result? Complex, manual processes transformed into deterministic, scalable software systemsAlready in production and used by lenders, banks, and fintech's, this platform powers real financial decisions at scale?? Why This Role Stands OutYou'll be building core financial infrastructure where:Precision mattersEdge cases are the productMistakes have real-world consequencesYou'll encode complex financial logic into systems that make high-stakes, automated decisions every day.??? What You'll Be Responsible ForTranslating dense, rule-heavy domain logic into elegant backend systemsDesigning and implementing decisioning engines and underwriting infrastructureBuilding and evolving DSLs (Domain-Specific Languages) to encode financial rulesWorking closely with domain experts to capture nuance, exceptions, and edge casesDesigning for correctness, observability, and failure resilienceApplying AI within real production workflows (not experiments) ? What They're Looking ForCore Requirements3+ years backend engineering experience (mid-senior level)Strong TypeScript and backend systems design experienceProven ability to build production-grade, reliable systemsExperience working with complex business logic or rule-heavy domainsComfortable collaborating with non-technical stakeholders?? Strong Signals (Highly Valued)Background in FinTech, payments, or regulated systemsExperience at a VC-backed Start-up or as a founding engineerExposure to high-performance environments (top tech / big tech also valued)Experience designing or working with DSLs for rule encoding (major plus)Familiarity with rule engines, workflow orchestration, or decision systemsExposure to AI / agent-driven systems in production?? The Kind of Engineer Who Thrives HereYou enjoy turning messy real-world problems into structured systemsYou think in edge cases, constraints, and failure modesYou prefer ownership over ticketsYou're comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving quicklyYou've worked in environments where impact > process?? The EnvironmentLean, high-calibre engineering teamMultiple complex backend problem spaces (core logic, APIs, integrations)Hybrid model (2-3 days in-office, flexibility for top candidates)Fast iteration, high ownership, low bureaucracyThe reality:You build it ? you own itGood ideas ship quicklyThe problems are genuinely hard?? Compensation & Benefits?? $150K-$250K base (flexible for exceptional candidates)?? Meaningful equity?? Visa sponsorship available (including new H-1B applications)?? Probably Not a Fit IfYou prefer low-impact or maintenance-heavy workYou've mainly worked in slow-moving, legacy environmentsYou want fully defined tickets instead of open-ended problems?? The Bottom LineThis is a rare chance to:Build core financial infrastructure from the ground upWork on systems where every decision has real monetary impactShape how complex financial rules are encoded, automated, and scaledJoin a VC-backed fintech at a stage where architecture still matters?? Ready to Build Systems That Actually Decide Things?If you've operated in fintech, high-growth start-ups, or as a founding engineer, and you're excited by complex backend systems + DSL-driven logic, this is exactly the kind of challenge you've been looking for.Apply now.