Backend Engineer

Branch Overview

Branch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation. With offices in San Francisco, Lagos, Mexico City, Mumbai and Nairobi, Branch is a for-profit socially conscious company that uses the power of data science to reduce the cost of delivering financial services in emerging markets. We believe that everyone, everywhere deserves fair financial access. The rapid spread of smartphones presents an opportunity for the world's emerging middle class to access banking options and achieve financial flexibility.

Branch's mission-driven team is led by founder and former CEO of Kiva.org. The company presents a rich opportunity for our team members to drive meaningful growth in rapidly evolving and changing markets. Most recently, Branch announced its Series C and has garnered more than $100M in funding with investments from leading Silicon Valley firms.

Job Overview
You will design, build and maintain the backend services that are used by our mobile app and our internal workflow tools, with the potential to unlock financial services for billions of people in emerging markets. You'll work directly in a small and nimble cross-functional team to create delightful customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Building out APIs and backend systems for our frontend clients, including our Android mobile app.
• Integrating with various third-party systems, including payment systems, identity providers, and messaging platforms.
• Laying the architectural foundation to help us expand into additional markets and to launch new products.
• Scaling our backend services to ever-growing levels of traffic and complexity.

Qualifications

• You have strong experience (3+ years) of building backend software for web-based or mobile products.
• You have strong knowledge of software development fundamentals, including relevant background in computer science fundamentals, distributed systems, data storage, and agile development methodologies.
• You are pragmatic and combine a strong understanding of technology and product needs to arrive at the best solution for a given problem.
• You are highly entrepreneurial and thrive in taking ownership of your own impact. You take the initiative to solve problems before they arise.
• You are an excellent collaborator. You know that startups are a team sport. You listen to others, aren’t afraid to speak your mind and always try to ask the right questions. 

Benefits of Joining

• Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive salary and equity package
• 99% coverage of insurance costs (health, dental, vision)
• Unlimited PTO
• Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe
• Pre-tax commuter and 401(k) programs
• Weekly team meals
• Flexible working hours

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law. And we’re looking for more that just qualifications -- so if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria, please do not hesitate to apply!