Backend Solutions Architect

We’re a growing company in a growing space. Come be part of the action!

We’re building our founding team of engineers, who will form the DNA of the Micah™ platform. As a Backend Solutions Architect, you’ll be a critical part of an agile team that builds innovative software, iterates quickly, and solves complex problems. This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to make a tangible difference at a company that strives to move the financial industry forward. Come work with ambitious, kind people who love and excel at what they do!


This is a remote position with the option to work in our Plymouth, MN office. A background check is required for all roles.

Must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available at this time.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable server-side code

  • Integrate data storage solutions, include databases, key-value stores and blob stores

  • Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers through server-side logic

  • Identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs

  • Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization

  • Work closely with product team to develop, define and execute projects

  • Support Scrum and Agile software development approach (e.g., spring, standups, retros, planning, pointing, grooming, etc.)

What You’ll Need

  • 4–7+ years of professional working experience

  • Working knowledge of Python and Object-Oriented language

  • Experience with modern component architectures (React, Vue, Angular)

  • Experience with Web Services, such as REST, JSON/WSDL/XML

  • Ability to analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements

  • Familiarity with open source software and tools 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Data Architecture

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Python, Django, Postgres 

  • Experience with Angular, Angular Material, Angular CLI

  • Experience with Docker, MongoDB and GCP

  • Key-value storage Redis, Google DNS, Google Vision OCR, CI Jenkins

  • Fintech or financial services industry experience 

Who You Are

  • Relationship builder and team player with integrity and clearly defined values

  • A problem solver, with a knack for creating simple solutions to complex problems

  • Ability to work in a fluid environment while staying flexible, organized and humble along the way

  • Curious and self-motivated with a passion for learning

Position is 100% REMOTE (or based in our Plymouth, MN office)

Must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available at this time


Meet Micah

We are a Twin Cities software startup in the explosive fintech space, building our dream team for the next stage of growth. Together, we help lenders better serve the small businesses that strengthen our communities. 


Anyone can follow the template, but can you create it? Do you thrive on solving problems and making sense of ambiguity? We hire ambitious people and give them the autonomy to flourish, while having fun along the way! As part of a small team, you will make an immediate impact and be a vital voice as we grow.

Why Micah?

🌟 Passionate team: Have fun working with ambitious, kind people who love and excel at what they do.

⚖️ Work-life balance: We’re serious about our employees embracing a balanced, healthy lifestyle and taking regular vacations.

🚀 Have an impact: Our technology removes inefficiencies for lenders, so small businesses can achieve their aspirations faster.

📚 Be part of the story: Every person plays a vital part in building our company and defining who we are. 

💡Best idea wins: We foster an inclusive environment where every teammate is valued and empowered. Speaking your mind is highly encouraged!

The Perks

  • Work from anywhere, as long as it’s Internet-connected

  • Unlimited PTO and flexible hours

  • Competitive pay and equity

  • Health insurance (medical, vision, dental and disability)

  • 11 paid holidays, plus your birthday off

  • $500 annual learning stipend for professional OR personal growth

  • Choose from a Mac or PC, and whatever tools you need to perform at your best

  • Free beverages and snacks at the office, on-site fitness center, parking and cafe

Our Values

  • Foster open, honest relationships: We rely on clear, supportive communication for an inclusive culture of respect and trust.

  • Walk in our customers’ shoes: Since day one, users have been central to everything we do.

  • Practice humility: Listen and learn from each other, have respect, and be accountable.  

  • Enjoy the journey: Celebrate everyday victories and have fun along the way.

As an equal opportunity employer, Micah Group welcomes all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive benefits of employment, please be sure to contact us.

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