Job Description
Join our elite engineering team at FinTech Innovations Inc., where we're revolutionizing financial technology from our Manhattan headquarters. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll architect scalable systems that power next-gen fintech solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build high-performance APIs, optimize microservices, and implement cutting-edge security protocols. Enjoy competitive benefits including unlimited PTO, equity grants, and professional development stipends.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-throughput RESTful APIs using Node.js and Python
- Optimize database performance for PostgreSQL and Redis clusters
- Lead CI/CD pipeline improvements using Jenkins and Kubernetes
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and architectural planning
- Contribute to fintech compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS)
- Drive cloud infrastructure scaling on AWS and Azure
Qualifications
- 8+ years of backend development experience with Node.js/Python
- Expertise in microservices architecture and event-driven systems
- Strong knowledge of cloud-native technologies (AWS/Azure, Docker, K8s)
- Proven track record of building secure financial applications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with fintech payment processing or trading platforms