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Open Systems Technologies

Backend Founding Engineer

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Founding backend engineer at an early-stage fintech startup in NYC (4 days/week onsite), designing database schemas, building fintech backend APIs, and implementing features using JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL. Pays $180-230k plus equity; requires prior early-stage startup experience.

A start up is looking for a Backend Founding Engineer to join their team.



Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Location: NYC; Must be able to work in NYC 4 days onsite per week

Compensation: $180-230k + Equity

Must have worked at early stage start-ups!


US Citizens/GC Holders; no C2C/3rd parties


Responsibilities:

  • Independently communicate with Customer Support to investigate and resolve customer-reported issues
  • Design database schemas and APIs for small-to-medium scoped features
  • Implement features following internal engineering principles and guidelines
  • Provide estimates for their own work and communicate progress and risks proactively to the team


Qualifications:

Deep experience with and understanding of:

  • JavaScript (5+ years)
  • Node. xavwley js (5+ years)
  • Express.js framework (2+ years)
  • APIs (5+ years)/Building fintech backend APIs (1+ years)
  • Databases (PostGreSQL) (2+ years)
  • Architecture (2+ years)
  • Fintech web applications (1+ years)


  • Ability to see challenges as opportunities to level up, high-achieving and goal-oriented
  • A collaborative spirit and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, highly collaborative and transparent in your work, output, and decision making
  • Passion for creative thinking and bold ideas for growing the business/enhancing customer experience
  • Expert time management and organizational skills

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