Himalayas logo
AkoyaAK

Senior Software Engineer/Developer

Akoya is transforming how consumer financial data is accessed and shared. Through its secure, API-based Data Access Network, Akoya enables financial institutions, fintechs, and data aggregators to facilitate consumer-permissioned data sharing, prioritizing consumer control and data security. [1, 5, 11]

Akoya

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 125k-135k USD

United States only

Stay safe on Himalayas

Never send money to companies. Jobs on Himalayas will never require payment from applicants.

Meet the future

Akoya is an API-based network backed by major financial institutions that creates a safer and more transparent way for people to safely send their personal financial data to third-party financial apps. If you are inspired and fascinated by innovative technology that solves complex, real-world problems, then join us as we transform how financial data is accessed and shared. Akoya offers a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and fun working environment and our team is comprised of diverse, creative, and driven professionals with expertise in the banking, securities, fintech, and data aggregation industries. We are an equal opportunity employer. Come join us and be part of this exciting journey – check out www.akoya.com for more information!

***Multiple Positions Available***

***Applicants are permitted to work remotely from an at home worksite anywhere in the United States.***

Architects and builds enterprise software applications on cloud platforms using AWS technologies. Develops software in a fast-paced Agile development environment. Builds microservices and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for high-scale, high-availability data pipelines dealing with sensitive customer financial data. Maintains and secures data in multiple databases to ensure data integrity, availability and performance. Contributes to the development of test automation. Provides business solutions by developing complex or multiple software applications.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develops software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
  • Coordinates software system installation and monitors its functioning to ensure specifications are met.
  • Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.
  • Designs applications or subsystems on major projects and for/in multiple platforms.
  • Develops applications for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.
  • Supports and performs all phases of testing leading to implementation.
  • Assists in the planning and conducting of user acceptance testing.
  • Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications supporting several corporate initiatives.
  • Responsible for post-installation testing of any problems.
  • Establishes project plans for projects of moderate scope.
  • Works on complex assignments and often multiple phases of a project.
  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several initiatives.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent including 3-year foreign degree) and three (3) years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) architecting and building highly performant and resilient applications in multi-Cloud platforms using Go and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and one (1) year of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) architecting and building highly performant and resilient applications in multi-Cloud platforms using Go and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (DE) designing and developing secure, high-performance APIs for fintech product and authentication applications; and performing backend development using Golang, Java and Python, including parsing, validating, and transforming API requests to facilitate seamless integration with frontend systems.
  • DE implementing Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Bitbucket YAML configurations; and enabling automated deployments using SonarCloud and Snyk for proactive vulnerability scanning prior to promotion to higher environments.
  • DE developing and optimizing SQL and NoSQL queries to support robust CRUD operations across diverse database platforms (Postgres, Redis and DynamoDB); and benchmarking database performance to ensure access to data under heavy load conditions.
  • DE using Docker and Kubernetes for container performance monitoring and application scaling; maintaining cloud infrastructure and security using AWS Cloud Services -- EC2, ECR, RDS, S3, and CloudFront; and monitoring software performance across external applications and internal backend microservices to ensure optimal performance and reliability using Datadog.

Salary: $125,000.00 / year - $135,000.00 / year.

To apply, please click the “Apply Now” button.

To apply, visit https://akoya.com/careers. Reference position #22230.14.4

The actual base pay offered may take into account the candidate's work location, relevant education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
Hiring Range:
$125,000—$135,000 USD

About the job

Apply before

Posted on

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Salary: 125k-135k USD

Education

Bachelor degree
Postgraduate degree

Experience

1 year minimum

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

About Akoya

Learn more about Akoya and their company culture.

View company profile

At the heart of Akoya's endeavor is a culture deeply rooted in safeguarding consumer financial data and fostering trust within the financial ecosystem. [11, 23] Our core mission revolves around empowering consumers, granting them unparalleled choice, control, and convenience in the way their financial information is shared and utilized across the digital landscape. We are passionately committed to revolutionizing financial data access, steering the industry away from insecure, outdated practices like screen scraping, and championing a future founded on secure, transparent, and consumer-permissioned API-based connections. [5, 6, 23] This unwavering dedication to security is not merely a component of our services; it is the bedrock upon which Akoya was built and is intricately woven into every facet of our operations, ensuring that consumers retain their peace of mind by never needing to divulge their sensitive login credentials to third-party applications. [11, 23]

Our team embodies a spirit of robust collaboration, working hand-in-hand with an expansive network of over 4,300 financial institutions—ranging from major national banks to local credit unions—alongside data aggregators and pioneering fintech companies. [11, 25] This extensive and influential network, uniquely co-owned by twelve leading North American financial institutions, solidifies Akoya's position as a pivotal, interoperable solution for the entire financial services industry. [5, 12, 14] We champion a model where consumers are firmly in the driver's seat, possessing the explicit ability to grant consent for data sharing on an individual app basis, and the continuous power to monitor and, if they choose, revoke that access at any given moment. It's crucial to understand that Akoya does not control or hold consumer data; instead, we meticulously facilitate a highly secure and transparent pathway that profoundly respects consumer privacy and choice. This approach not only fosters innovation but also cultivates a more reliable and trustworthy financial experience for every participant, paving the way for a future where open finance is intrinsically linked with consumer empowerment and the highest standards of data protection. [23, 25]

Claim this profileAkoya logoAK

Akoya

View company profile

Similar remote jobs

Here are other jobs you might want to apply for.

View all remote jobs

2 remote jobs at Akoya

Explore the variety of open remote roles at Akoya, offering flexible work options across multiple disciplines and skill levels.

View all jobs at Akoya

Remote companies like Akoya

Find your next opportunity by exploring profiles of companies that are similar to Akoya. Compare culture, benefits, and job openings on Himalayas.

View all companies

Find your dream job

Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!

Sign up
Himalayas profile for an example user named Frankie Sullivan