Senior Backend Engineer

https://givechariot.notion.site/Senior-Backend-Engineer-Chariot-c9757ab5c90444a39dd42ae016b01e8b?pvs=4

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Chariot, you will lead the evolution of our banking and DAF product and technology strategy, while continuing to help us build our team. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll work closely with a dedicated team of founding engineers to build a product that can scale to service all of the existing and upcoming contracts in our pipeline. The ideal candidate is both forward-thinking and hands-on, has a strong sense of ownership and drive for delivery, loves mentorship and values collaboration. At Chariot, you’ll have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact for nonprofits around the world.

• Manage and build out the backend server applications and components that comprise the Chariot platform that power our various product offerings.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of our APIs, backend systems, and applications and help define team standards and best practices.
• Generate ideas for new initiatives and technologies.
• Improve real-time and analytical monitoring and alerting capabilities for us to better understand our user behaviors and iterate on our product.
• Communicate effectively with founders, product managers, and other software developers.
• Manage and execute against project plans and delivery commitments within an Agile/Scrum environment.

Intro chat with Recruiter to share what we are building and learn about your interests. We are searching for creativity, enthusiasm, and ownership. (30 mins)

Meeting with a Co-Founder (45-60 mins)

Two technical interviews with members of the team (45-60 mins each)

Meet the team in our NYC office in Midtown (60 mins)

Offer decision time!

The typical interview process takes 2-4 weeks from start to finish. This tends to be mostly based on our eng team’s availability. That said, we have moved more quickly and look to accommodate candidates who might have a short timeline or competing offers. The more information you can share about your situation and where you are in the process, the more we can either attempt to expedite/match, or save you time if we cannot.