Back End Developer

Job Title: Software Developer, Backend Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote; onsite office locations are in Edison, NJ, Dallas, TX, Redwood City, CA, and Montreal, Canada) Salary Range: $121,680 to $162,240 USD About the Company Gruve is an innovative Software Services startup dedicated to empowering enterprise customers in managing their data life cycle. We specialize in Cyber Security , Customer Experience , Infrastructure , and advanced technologies such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence . Our mission is to assist customers in using data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks. Why Gruve? At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Position Summary As a Software Developer, Backend at Gruve, you will build and own key backend services, infrastructure, and data that power our core financial products. This is a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of how the US financial system operates and strengthen your financial-domain knowledge. We strive for high engineering standards while solving scalability challenges, and you will have a significant impact at a relatively small company serving a large user base. Key Teams: Brokerage: Our mission is to launch new features, expand into different financial services, and bring millions more people into the financial system. Futures Team: Introduce futures trading and event contracts to millions of users with a seamless, secure, and innovative experience. Crypto Team: Drive the delivery of a seamless, intuitive, and powerful crypto trading experience for millions of crypto users. Key Roles & Responsibilities Build scalable systems and components, balancing stability with long-term maintainability. Design, write, test, and release platform or product-facing features with stringent correctness and scalability requirements. Identify opportunities to improve system performance, team productivity, and reduce risks. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, client teams, and vendors. Basic Qualifications 3 years of experience as a software developer. Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering large-scope technical projects. Deep understanding of design, product, and backend development, enabling effective collaboration. Experience with Go or Python . Experience with Kafka and data streaming technologies. Experience handling and processing large volumes of data. Familiarity with technologies such as Postgres , K8s , Redis , AWS (or similar). Bonus Points Experience at a fintech company or financial firm. Equal Employment Opportunity Gruve is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Compliance Statements This job description complies with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . The essential functions listed are necessary for ADA compliance. Salary ranges are provided in accordance with New York and California pay transparency laws. Physical Demands Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods. Occasionally move about the office to access files and office equipment. Work Environment This position may require working in a fast-paced environment. Reasonable Accommodation Statement Gruve is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Gruve will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr.usagruve.ai.