Hopper

Sr. Software Engineer - Fintech / Disruption and Insurance (100% Remote)

Hopper6 months ago
Location

New York - Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 150,000 – 350,000

Level

Senior

Role

Senior Software Engineer

Posted

Sep 19, 2025

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Hopper is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Fintech team to develop sophisticated backend systems powering their award-winning travel technology platform. The role focuses on innovating disruption and insurance products, with a strong emphasis on full-stack development and cloud-native technologies in a highly dynamic, impact-driven environment.

What you'll do

Backend System Development: Craft and implement sophisticated backend systems for Hopper's travel technology platform
Project Ownership: Plan, investigate, and scope upcoming projects with end-to-end responsibility
Team Mentorship: Mentor team members through pair programming and asynchronous communication
Code Quality: Continuously write, review, and improve code to enhance system reliability
Technical Learning: Stay updated on new technical concepts, services, and cloud platform features

What we look for

Technical

Full-stack SkillsStrong backend development skills with full-stack capabilities
Cloud ExpertiseProficiency in GCP and cloud-native development practices

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Senior Engineering5-8 years of software engineering experience with proven track record in complex system design
Fintech/Travel TechnologyPrior experience in travel or fintech industries preferred

Skills

Required skills

Full-stack DevelopmentExpertise in both frontend and backend development with emphasis on backend systems
JVM LanguagesProficiency in Scala, Kotlin, or Java with production experience
System ArchitectureStrong understanding of scalable and maintainable solution design
Service CommunicationExperience with gRPC, pub/sub, and REST communication methods
Cloud PlatformProficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native development
Infrastructure as CodeExperience with Terraform or similar infrastructure deployment tools

Nice to have

Fintech ExperienceBackground in travel or fintech industries
Complex Project ManagementAbility to lead multi-month projects from inception to production
MentorshipStrong skills in code review and team mentoring

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 150,000 – 350,000 (annual)

Benefits

Equity Package

Pre-IPO equity options with competitive compensation

Unlimited PTO

Flexible time off policy

Travel Stipend

Carrot Cash travel allowance

Workspace Flexibility

Co-working space access and work-from-home stipend

Healthcare

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Insurance

Access to Disability & Life insurance

Retirement

401k plan with potential employer matching

Parental Leave

Generous parental leave policy exceeding industry standards

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — HR review of application and resume
  2. 2
    Technical Phone Screen — Discuss background, technical skills, and initial fit
  3. 3
    Technical Interview — In-depth technical assessment of coding skills and system design knowledge
  4. 4
    System Design Challenge — Evaluate candidate's ability to design scalable architecture
  5. 5
    Team Interview — Meet potential team members and assess cultural fit
  6. 6
    Final Leadership Interview — Meeting with senior engineering leadership
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Hopper

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Hopper is a travel booking app and online marketplace, leveraging data-driven technology to predict prices and help users book hotels, flights, and car rentals at the best rates.

Montreal, QC, CanadaFounded 2006hopper.com

Tech Stack

Languages
ScalaKotlinJava
Frameworks
gRPCPub/Sub
Databases
Cloud Databases
Tools
TerraformGoogle Cloud Platform
Other
Machine Learning
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