Description:

Stronghold is a Forbes Fintech 50 company focused on improving financial access through innovative payment and financial services solutions via open APIs.
The company seeks team players who can adapt as it scales and adds new products, emphasizing a data-driven and innovative approach to problem-solving.
The engineering team member will contribute to architecting, developing, and maintaining the payments API platform and blockchain projects.
The codebase primarily uses C# with .NET Core, supported by CI/CD pipelines automated through GitLab.
Employees are provided with efficient tooling, including a MacBook, Slack/Zoom for communication, JetBrains IDEs, and GitHub Copilot.
Responsibilities include backend development, system scalability, and performance optimization across various technologies.
The role offers hands-on experience with diverse projects, including system design, new feature launches, tech debt reduction, user interface design, and server-side performance enhancements.
The position is part of a collaborative team that provides support and mentorship to help grow skills and impact within the organization.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 6+ years of experience developing software on a team.
Proficiency in languages such as .NET and/or Go is required, along with SQL expertise; knowledge of Node.js or Rust is a plus.
Experience in building frontend user interfaces and single-page web applications using TypeScript/JavaScript with React.js and Next.js is necessary; familiarity with other frameworks like Angular, Vue, or Svelte is also considered.
Familiarity with building and maintaining APIs for external developers is essential.
Candidates should be knowledgeable about existing frameworks and open-source tools.
A BSc or MSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
Experience with Postgres, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloudflare, Terraform, Redis, Git, GitLab/GitHub, DataDog, Sentry, and Google Cloud platform (Azure or AWS is also acceptable) is necessary.
Candidates should be enthusiastic about working in a small, growing team with a high degree of autonomy.
Strong communication skills are required to advocate and lead technical discussions, particularly during design and code review processes.
A quick learner who strives for simplicity and is open, empathetic, and collaborative is preferred.
Experience working in financial institutions, especially in payments (Visa/MC, US ACH & wires, CA Interac, and cross-border wires), is a good-to-have.

Stronghold offers a collaborative and open work environment that rewards curiosity and grit.
Employees receive a MacBook and access to modern communication tools like Slack and Zoom.
The company provides opportunities for mentorship and skill development within a diverse team.
Employees can gain hands-on experience with a variety of projects, enhancing their professional growth.
The role allows for significant autonomy and the chance to contribute to innovative solutions in the financial technology space.