Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Continuous Integration)

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer Backend (continuous Integration) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will lead technical work focused on cloud-enabled scalability, reliability, and delivery excellence. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a regulated financial services environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $200,000 – $275,000 annually Responsibilities Own the design, scalability, and reliability of build and pipelines across multiple services Ensure fast feedback cycles for developers by optimizing build times and test coverage Implement monitoring and incident response processes for CI systems to minimize downtime Collaborate with engineering teams for seamless integrations and deployments Identify developer pain points and improve productivity through tooling and automation Promote CI/CD practices to elevate engineering efficiency throughout the organization Guide and mentor CI engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence Qualifications Proven experience in continuous integration (CI) and developer productivity domains Strong background in modern build systems (e.g. GitHub, Buildkite, Artifactory, Bazel) Familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code Solid programming background in Python, Kotlin, Java, or similar languages Excellent problem-solving skills balancing long-term vision with short-term impact Experience managing build systems for large monorepos; preferred experience with Bazel Active contribution to open source projects or experience in large-scale software development is a plus Benefits 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents Generous stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses Competitive vacation and holiday schedules to promote work-life balance Employee stock purchase plan allowing purchase of company shares at a discount Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.