As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend systems. You should have a strong background in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and microservice architecture, and ideally, prior experience working with Software as a Service (SaaS) products. You will be responsible for the entire software development lifecycle: Design → Develop → Test → Deploy → Operate → Support. While we have dedicated DevOps and QA teams, we seek someone with a deep understanding of the full development cycle who can deliver end-to-end solutions.

What are the key responsibilities of the role?

• Translate business requirements into clear, scalable, and efficient technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code.
• Identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, front-end engineers, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance service APIs.
• Ensure the reliability, efficiency, and maintainability of backend systems.
• Advocate for best practices in coding, architecture, and cloud-based infrastructure.

What are the essential skills, qualifications and experience required for the role?

• Education & Background: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Industry Experience: Previous experience as a Senior Software Engineer, ideally within the FinTech sector.
• Programming Languages: Proficient in TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Software Engineering Expertise: Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
• Architecture & Systems: Strong experience with microservices and distributed systems.
• Databases: Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases (preferably MongoDB and DynamoDB).
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, API Gateway, S3, and EventBridge.
• Testing: Experience writing unit and end-to-end (E2E) tests to ensure robust software.
• Adaptability: Comfort working in fast-paced environments and willingness to embrace changing technologies and new challenges.

What are the desirable skills, qualifications and experience that would be beneficial for the role?

• Experience of FinTech Industry
• Mentorship experience
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of DevOps principles

Why you will love working here:

• Be part of a cutting-edge company at the forefront of the cryptocurrency payments revolution.
• Lead groundbreaking research that shapes the future of payments.
• Collaborate with a passionate and talented team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including shares, bonus, and more (additional benefits vary depending on the location).

This is what the interview process will look like:

• Screening Call with the Recruitment Team (30 mins)
• Technical test, to complete in your own time (45 mins)
• Interview with the Hiring Manager (60 mins)
• Offer