Hopper · 1 day ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer - Payments & Fraud
Miami, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expHopper is a leading travel platform that combines advanced technology and fintech solutions to enhance the travel experience. They are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to develop scalable and robust systems, focusing on fraud detection and payment services while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AppsBig DataMobile AppsPredictive AnalyticsTravel
Responsibilities
Design, build and review code for our fraud and abuse backend platform
Iterate on features using Scala (no prior experience required) and technologies within GCP
Ship your first code in days, iterating on features in an agile manner
Operate autonomously but work closely with engineers and PMs to ensure high alignment
Collaborate cross-functionally with the product team and other Hopper teams
We operate with few meetings and emphasize strong alignment and asynchronous decision making
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience building scalable backend systems
A strong understanding of distributed systems and how architectural decisions affect performance and maintainability
The ability to work with minimal guidance, be proactive and to handle uncertainty, ambiguity and the challenge of quickly evolving goals
Excelled in cross-functional teams, working fluidly with Product Managers, Data Scientists, Frontend Engineers, and other highly skilled specialists
Preferred
Prior experience in the payments and fraud space a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary and the upsides of pre-IPO equity packages.
Unlimited PTO.
Carrot Cash travel stipend.
Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk AND Work-from-home stipend.
Very generous parental leave, much above industry standards!
100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees.
Access to Disability & Life insurance.
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
DCA/ FSA and access to 401k plan.
Company
Hopper
Hopper is a travel app that uses predictive analytics to make travel recommendations.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$729.68MKey Investors
Capital One VenturesGPI CapitalWestCap
2022-11-07Series Unknown· $96M
2022-02-02Secondary Market· $35M
2021-08-17Series G· $175M
Leadership Team
Frederic Lalonde
Founder & CEO
Sebastien Rainville
Co-founder
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