Senior Backend Engineer

Description

• Build and enhance backend services using our TypeScript/Node.js stack.

• Implement APIs and business logic for financial workflows and data processing.

• Work with AWS Lambda functions and RDS/PostgreSQL databases.

• Integrate with external services and third-party APIs.

• Ensure code quality, testing, and documentation standards.

• Collaborate with the team via GitHub and our development workflows.

• Debug and optimize existing systems for performance and reliability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in production backend development with strong expertise in Javascript,TypeScript and Node.js, enabling immediate productivity.

• Skilled in AWS Lambda with a solid understanding of serverless patterns and best practices.

• Proficient in PostgreSQL/RDS, including schema design, query optimization, and handling migrations.

• Experienced with GitHub workflows, pull requests, code reviews, and CI/CD processes.

• Well-versed in REST API development, OpenAPI specifications, and secure authentication using OAuth2 and JWT.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and quickly integrate into existing codebases.

• Strong communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

• Familiar with financial or transactional systems.

• Experienced with AWS services such as API Gateway, Cognito, and CloudWatch.

• Skilled in using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.

• Experience with regulatory compliance processes and KYC/AML workflows.

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