Senior Backend Engineer - Payments
Core
Design, build, and maintain a high-volume, multi-currency transactional platform for global cross-border payments and fund collections.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineer (Payments/Fintech)
Builds
Global transactional platform, multi-currency account systems, incoming funds, and outgoing payment processes
Domain
Fintech, Cross-border payments, Banking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, Relational databases, Asynchronous messaging, API design, System scalability, Unit/Integration testing, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Payments domain expertise, Multi-currency handling, Ledger systems, External financial integrations
Technologies
Python, Django, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Kafka, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, Prometheus, Kibana
Responsibilities
Architect and deliver the next iteration of the global payment platform, take full accountability for service lifecycle from design to production, lead product initiatives translating business requirements to technical solutions, mentor less experienced engineers, collaborate with distributed global teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities