Description:

Core backend engineering role at a fintech company focused on building global trust infrastructure.
Design systems and APIs for a high-trust, distributed platform.

Requirements:

5–7+ years of backend engineering experience in production environments.
Strong systems thinking and ability to tackle large architectural problems.
Proficiency in at least one backend language (Node.js/TypeScript, Python, Go, Java).
Experience designing scalable APIs and backend infrastructure for high-volume systems.
Hands-on experience with relational databases (Postgres or MySQL).
Familiarity with message queues or event-driven architectures (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka).
Experience deploying applications in containerized or cloud environments (e.g. Kubernetes, AWS).
Experience writing automated tests and maintaining testable codebases.
Background in high-trust or regulated domains (fintech, payments, identity).
Clear communicator who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys collaboration.
Nice to have: Node.js, TypeScript, Event Sourcing, Express, RabbitMQ, Kubernetes, AWS experience; prior experience at an early-stage or high-growth company.

Base salary range: €116,000 – €146,000, determined by a published leveling system.
Fully remote position, open to candidates in European time zones.

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