Senior BackEnd Engineer / Senior BackEnd Developer

About the Company:

An ambitious fintech company with big ideas. Our mission is to empower people to take control of their financial futures with confidence, clarity, and the tools they truly deserve. As we embark this journey, we would like to invite someone who’s eager to learn, ready to hustle, and can handle a bit of creative chaos to join us to create impact!

Role Overview:
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll take the reins of building robust, scalable, and secure
backend systems that power our digital wealth advisory platform. This role is perfect for someone
who’s passionate about creating impactful solutions, thrives on tackling technical challenges, and
enjoys collaborating with a team to deliver world-class fintech experiences.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and implement scalable backend systems, ensuring performance, security, and
  reliability.
• Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless communication between
  systems and users.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) to
  manage, store, and optimise financial data.
• Partner with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver end-to-end
  solutions that delight users.
• Implement best practices in data security and ensure compliance with financial regulations
  (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Continuously monitor, optimise, and refactor backend code to improve system performance
  and scalability.
• Share knowledge and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of
  learning and growth.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to drive our
  technical capabilities forward.

About You:

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a proven track record of building and
  deploying scalable systems.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js.
  Experience with microservices architecture is a plus.
• Skilled in designing and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Proficient with both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB,
  DynamoDB) databases.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker), and orchestration tools
  (Kubernetes).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex
  issues efficiently.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, able to pivot and deliver under tight timelines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a focus on building strong relationships
  across teams.
• Interest in financial technology and a desire to build solutions that empower users to take
  control of their financial futures.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in the fast-paced, innovative world of fintech (no textbooks here, just
  real-world stuff)
• A front-row seat to all the highs, lows, and in-betweens of building creative financial solutions
• Join a tight-knit, collaborative crew where everyone rolls up their sleeves, celebrates wins (big
  and small), and genuinely enjoys building something amazing together.
• Take ownership of meaningful projects and witness the direct impact of your work on the
  company’s growth and success.
• Grow and thrive in a startup culture that champions creativity, innovation, and accountability,
  your ideas matter here.