Description:

Senior backend engineering role at a bootstrapped fintech startup focused on credit-access products for underserved Americans.
Own critical infrastructure end-to-end, from design through deployment, shaping the technical direction of a small engineering team.

Requirements:

5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a significant backend focus.
Proven track record building and scaling production systems with Node.js and AWS.
Proficiency with TypeScript for backend development.
Experience designing and implementing scalable backend architectures and APIs.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability; comfortable working end-to-end.
Ability to think critically about architectural decisions and their long-term implications.
High standards for code quality and system reliability.
Enthusiasm for AI-assisted development tools.
Nice to have: Experience in fintech, familiarity with React/Next.js, and establishing engineering best practices.

Skills