Backend / Python Software Engineer (Staff, Principal, Lead) at Sadient

Backend / Python Software Engineer (Staff, Principal, Lead)Compensation: $300k – $380k • No equityLocation: San FranciscoExperience Required: 5+ yearsEmployment Type: Full TimeSkills RequiredPythonRedisPostgreSQLGo (Golang)AWSRustFastAPIWe are hiring for a client in the social banking and digital wallet industry, driving innovation in consumer finance across emerging markets. The product focuses on building a joint virtual banking and cryptocurrency wallet platform, enabling users around the world to move seamlessly within a unified financial ecosystem with secure transactions, accessibility, and meaningful financial inclusion.Our client is a well -funded, senior -only team based in San Francisco, led by founders with successful exits and supported by large global distribution partners. These roles offer high cash compensation and the chance to make an immediate Day 1 impact on a rapidly scaling product shaping the future of global consumer finance.Job DescriptionWe're seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to lead our core product development. Our backend serves a REST API that powers our iOS, Android, and Web frontends. You will integrate with cryptocurrency wallet and banking service providers, among other services for auth, ledger, payment rails, etc.This is a financial services application with significant complexity, handling real money at scale, internationally.Our backend is a Python (FastAPI) monolith supported by Postgres and Redis on AWS. We are open to Rust and/or Go for any services that need to be broken out for performance.This is a critically important role on our team. You’ll be working directly with the technical founders to set standards and build a highly performant, reliable, and secure app from the ground up. This role may evolve into a backend or general engineering lead as we scale.RequirementsRequirements5+ years building and shipping web applications in Python, Go, or RustExperience generally across the backend: working with Postgres, Redis, AWS, etc.BonusesYou might be an especially good fit if you have:Experience in financial technologyFull -stack engineering skillset and ability to flex across other parts of the stackBenefitsWhat We Offer$300K–$380K cash compensation — no equity gamble requiredDay 1 impact on partner products used by millions globallyShape technical vision and architecture as we scaleGround -floor opportunity in the rapidly expanding stablecoin ecosystem