Senior Backend Engineer: Global Payments & FX Platform
Summary
A senior backend engineer at XE (recruited via Crescent Consulting) who builds and modernises backend services for cross-border payments and FX, owning services in production with a focus on reliability and scalable architecture. The role is hybrid in Auckland or Christchurch, NZ, with global collaboration, mentoring, and AI-assisted development practices.
XE is recruiting a Senior Backend Engineer in New Zealand. This role focuses on building and modernising backend services for cross-border payments and FX, with production ownership and a strong emphasis on reliability and scalable architecture.
You’ll work in a hybrid NZ-based team (Christchurch or Auckland) alongside product, compliance, operations, and fellow engineers. Expect collaboration across global teams, mentoring, and adopting AI-assisted development practices to drive better delivery.