Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin - FinCrime)

Senior/Lead Backend Engineer - FinTech/Crypto

location: Remote - Fully remote across Europe - they can do B2B or hire through EoR.

compensation: $115K - $130K

We are seeking a Senior/Lead Backend Engineer to join our team dedicated to revolutionizing the FinTech and crypto industries. You will be a pillar of our engineering team, working directly with the product team to solve complex banking and crypto problems. This role requires an obsession with robust architecture, efficiency, and resilience, and a commitment to delivering the most elegant solutions and the best product for our customers.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your speed, ability to deliver, and capacity for elegant problem-solving will be critical. You will be responsible for building the core services that drive our new paradigm in finance.

What you’ll be working on:

• Develop the core banking and blockchain services.
• Develop and maintain the mobile API that feeds our mobile applications and web platform.
• Integrate with partners and services across the financial and crypto ecosystem.
• Develop, test, debug, and deploy microservices and APIs to support our core business functions.
• Contribute expertise in developing, testing, and deploying robust APIs.

Requirements

• Seniority: This is a Senior/Lead position.
• Domain Experience: Experience in FinTech and/or Crypto is required.
• Core Language: Experience with Kotlin.
• Modern Stack: Enjoy working with the modern backend stack, including Kafka, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
• Cloud & Deployment: Experience with GCP (Google Cloud Platform) is preferred.
• Microservices: Ability to develop, test, and deploy scalable microservices to support our core business.
• APIs: Ability to develop, debug, test, and deploy robust APIs.
• Teamwork: Strong team player mentality: Credit the team & Blame no one.

What will make you stand out:

• Experience: 4+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer.
• Specialized Domain: Experience working in FinCrime (Financial Crime).

Benefits

• Work Model:100% Remote option or the ability to come to the office—your choice!
• Flexibility: Ability to work abroad for 4 months a year.
• Compensation: Competitive salary plus stock options.
• Time Off:30 days of paid holidays (excluding bank holidays).
• Health & Tech: Private dental and health insurance, plus the best technology/equipment for your job.

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:

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