Director - Backend Engineer, Digital Payments

New York 5 months agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Description: • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend services and APIs. • Architect scalable and resilient services with a strong emphasis on security. • Deeply understand the business domain and proactively identify technical solutions. • Contribute to the evolution of the team's software engineering practices. • Guide the integration with external payment networks and service providers. • Own the full software development lifecycle from ideation to deployment. • Actively mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers. • Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems as needed. • Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define technical requirements. Requirements: • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. • 6+ years of experience in backend development. • Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript. • Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, RPC protocols, and microservices architecture. • Experience with event-driven systems and message brokers. • Advanced understanding of PostgreSQL or other relational databases and Redis. • Familiarity with cloud-native technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. • Commitment to security best practices. • Proven experience optimizing systems for performance, scalability, and observability. • Excellent communication skills and ability to drive consensus. • Passion for mentorship. Benefits: • An amazing work environment • An international team • Growth and career opportunities • Flexible and enthusiastic work environment • Open and transparent culture • Interesting events • Innovation and Impact • Strong Company Culture • Global Collaboration • Development Opportunities