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Distinguished Principal Backend Engineer for FinTech Startup

YOH Services LLC
401(k)
United States, Texas, Carrollton
Feb 17, 2026
Distinguished Principal Backend Engineer -FinTech Startup This is a permanent direct hire position Sponsorship is open and available for Visa candidates Location: Remote (California or New York preferred) Employment Type: Full time Comp: $220k base + meaningful equity + optional sign on bonus Leadership: Individual Contributor, Collaborative Environment About the Company A hyper growth, SaaS startup (recent $100M raise, led by top tier investors) is expanding its engineering team. The product: a loan servicing automation platform built to replace the industry's slow, analog, Excel driven work flows With proven success, aggressively scaling the SaaS model across the industry making this is a rare opportunity to join post product validation and pre mass scale. Ideal Resource A high end, deeply technical Senior Backend Engineer with strong Python (or Java) fundamentals and true ownership mentality. Someone who thrives in ambiguity while build from zero to one. We are NOT looking for "comfortable corporate engineers." Ideal candidates have spent the last 3-5 years in startup environments (or at least had a strong startup role recently), building products from scratch in environments supporting fintech. Must Have One of the Following Web application development; Mobile application development; Building large scale distributed systems; or Infrastructure management. Key Responsibilities Build, scale, and maintain core backend services powering a highly regulated, high volume financial platform. Design robust, extensible infrastructure capable of adapting to evolving federal, state, and agency level regulations. Write clean, performing, and scalable code while demonstrating strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures. Collaborate closely with Product and Design to shape user experience and technical direction. Own end to end solutions - understand what you are building, why you're building it, and how it impacts the business. Move quickly and contribute meaningfully in a fast paced, high accountability environment. Required Experience 7+ years of professional high-level software engineering experience. Hands on backend engineering with strong Python (or Java). Proven execution building from the ground up in a start-up environment. Deep understanding of fundamental engineering concepts - algorithms, data structures, distributed systems. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross functionally. Ownership mindset, low ego, and excited by solving complex industry problems. Tech Stack (Experience in all is NOT required) Python Docker, Kubernetes Cloud (GCP preferred) Modern frontend frameworks React exposure is a plus but not required Estimated Min Base: $200,000.00 Estimated Max Base: $230,000.00 What's In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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