Remote Backend Java Engineer - FinTech (Remote - US)

Description:

• This position is for a Backend Java Engineer in the FinTech sector, offered by StartEngine and posted by Jobgether.
• The role involves contributing to the development of a cutting-edge equity crowdfunding platform.
• Responsibilities include building scalable and secure backend systems that empower entrepreneurs and investors.
• The engineer will work in a collaborative team within a modern cloud environment utilizing AWS, microservices, and containerization.
• Key tasks include designing and maintaining backend services, APIs, and databases that ensure high availability, security, and performance.
• The position offers a chance to combine technical expertise with real-world impact in the fast-growing FinTech industry.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3+ years of professional backend development experience, preferably in Java.
• Applicants must reside and work in the United States.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services such as ECS, EKS, S3, and RDS is required.
• Proven ability to build and scale RESTful APIs is essential.
• A solid understanding of microservices architecture and containerization is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and data modeling, with a preference for PostgreSQL/MySQL, is required.
• Familiarity with multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization is important.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are needed.
• Bonus points for experience in FinTech, payments, or compliance-focused environments.
• Additional bonus for knowledge of event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), GraphQL, or gRPC.

Benefits:

• The position offers 100% employer-covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with plan flexibility.
• A generous equity package is included.
• Employees enjoy unlimited PTO and sick days.
• The work environment is remote-first, with optional paid WeWork access.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave is provided.
• A 401(k) program is available for employees.
• Flexible working hours are offered.
• The company funds team off-sites and celebration dinners.
• This role provides an opportunity to work at a highly profitable, rapidly expanding startup in the booming FinTech sector.