As a Backend Engineer, you will design and build high-trust programmable identity infrastructure for the global economy. You will architect scalable APIs and systems where correctness and auditability are paramount. Working on a small, senior-heavy team, you will have full ownership over architectural decisions, shaping the technical culture of a remote-first organization.
Backend Engineer at VC-backed fintech infrastructure startup
Are you a systems-thinker who thrives on building high-trust infrastructure? This well-funded fintech startup is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help define the future of global business identity. You'll join a high-caliber team to architect programmable infrastructure where correctness and auditability actually matter. If you enjoy solving complex architectural puzzles and want real ownership, this is the role for you.
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Location
Remote
Compensation
$190k-$210k + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
VC-backed fintech infrastructure startup
What you will do
- Design and build clean, testable backend systems using modern frameworks to support complex compliance workflows.
- Architect and maintain scalable APIs and event-driven infrastructure using cloud-native technologies and distributed messaging systems.
- Shape the engineering roadmap and technical culture as a senior individual contributor within a fast-moving, remote-first team.
Who this is a fit for
- Deep experience designing and operating complex backend services with a strong focus on systems thinking and maintainability.
- Proficiency in modern backend technologies and a strong appetite for mastering event-driven architecture and distributed systems.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced startup environment while working asynchronously.
Why this role is remarkable
- True ownership in a high-trust environment where you make architectural decisions and see them through from start to finish.
- Join a well-funded startup backed by top-tier global VCs, building essential infrastructure for the world’s largest financial platforms.
- Exceptional engineering culture that prioritizes system behavior and clean, testable code over specific language familiarity.
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