Backend Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, test, deploy, operate, and oversee backend features and services in areas such as payments, fraud prevention, compliance, and user management.

• Create and sustain integrations with banks, card networks, and various third-party services.

• Address edge cases related to money transfers.

• Draft and review technical design documents.

• Engage in architectural discussions.

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and failure modes within microservices.

• Enhance the quality of testing and observability.

• Collaborate with product and compliance teams to convert business and regulatory requirements into functional software.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of professional software engineering experience in developing production backend systems.

• Proven ability to deliver features independently from vague requirements to production.

• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and essential computer science concepts.

• Hands-on experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, or microservices.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 15% annually.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proficiency in Python 3 and familiarity with web frameworks and APIs, particularly Flask.

• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform or comparable cloud services.

• Knowledge of domain-driven design, clean architecture, and CQRS is advantageous.

• Experience in financial systems including payment processing, fraud detection, or compliance systems is preferred.

• Awareness of AML, KYC, PCI DSS, or similar regulations is beneficial.

• Experience with financial APIs and money transfer systems such as ACH and card networks is desirable.

• Background in building and maintaining third-party integrations is preferred.

• Experience with systems that handle high transaction volumes is a plus.

• Authorization to work in the United States is required.

• Must not require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity in a rapidly growing fintech company.

• Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements.

• 100% company-covered health insurance for employees.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Comprehensive range of benefits.

• Opportunities for broader responsibilities and technical leadership development.