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Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Summary

Designs and builds scalable backend systems in Node.js/JavaScript and Java/Scala for a SaaS platform in fintech, focusing on APIs, microservices, and compliance.

We are looking for a

Senior Backend Engineer

to design, build, and continuously improve the systems and workflows that support our business operations. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, business operations, and compliance ensuring that both internal and customerfacing processes are scalable, reliable, auditable, and efficient.

What We're Looking For: Strong experience in

backend development

using

JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js Solid handson experience with

Java or Scala

for enterprisegrade backend applications Strong understanding of

RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and eventdriven systems Experience with

CI/CD pipelines , version control (Git), and testing frameworks Handson experience with

relational databases

(PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and

NoSQL databases

(e.g., MongoDB, DocumentDB) Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and optimizing backend systems Comfortable operating across both technical and business domains Experience in

SaaS, datadriven, fintech, or regulated environments

is preferred Engineering background with exposure to business operations is an advantage Preferred :

Locals/Permanent Resident

Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain highquality backend systems using JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and Java or Scala Build and maintain scalable APIs and microservices for enterprisegrade platforms Collaborate with architects, product managers, and engineers to define technical requirements and deliver robust solutions Write clean, secure, and maintainable code following industry best practices Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure system reliability and performance Participate in software design discussions and technical decisionmaking Support and improve development processes, tools, and engineering standards Integrate thirdparty services and systems (CRM, finance, data providers, compliance tools) Support production issues under defined escalation procedures, including incident response and rootcause analysis Maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks

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