Founding Backend Engineer (Equity-Only) – AWS & CI/CD.
Core
Design and build core backend infrastructure for a fintech platform that helps borrowers avoid default and reduce monthly payments.
Role type
Founding backend engineer (infrastructure & APIs)
Builds
Modular APIs, AWS infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and secure authentication systems
Domain
Fintech / Financial services / Debt recovery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Node.js, Express.js, AWS architecture, DevOps, CI/CD, PostgreSQL, RESTful API design, secure coding practices
Preferred skills
MongoDB, Plaid integration, fintech/banking API experience, collections infrastructure
Technologies
AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM), GitHub Actions, Docker, Vercel, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Node.js, Express.js
Responsibilities
Design and implement modular APIs for onboarding and admin tools; Build and maintain AWS infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines; Integrate third-party financial data providers like Plaid; Ensure compliance with GLBA and FCRA regulations
Seniority
Founding, hands-on IC
