Easetalent is a premier recruiting and consulting firm dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with ideal career opportunities. Our mission is to facilitate the growth and success of both our candidates and partner companies by bridging the gap between talent and opportunity.
About the Role:
We’re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help architect, build, and scale the backend services that power our high-performance fintech platform. You’ll be working on cloud-native infrastructure, building services that handle millions of API calls in real-time. If you're passionate about solving complex problems at scale and thrive in fast-moving startup environments, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python, C#, .NET Core, or similar languages (e.g., Java, NodeJS).
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Optimize system performance, ensure reliability, and maintain high availability as the platform scales.
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Leverage AWS services including EKS, Postgres, DynamoDB, Kafka, SNS/SQS, and Lambdas to build cloud-native applications.
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Ensure data consistency and integrity using robust database practices, primarily with Postgres.
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Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to integrate backend services and ensure seamless user experiences.
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Use observability tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or AWS CloudWatch to monitor and troubleshoot issues in production.
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Own core platform components, leading their development from design to deployment.
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Anticipate scaling and performance challenges; contribute solutions that ensure long-term sustainability.
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Communicate technical decisions clearly and mentor junior team members.
Requirements:
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5+ years of experience in backend software engineering with microservices.
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Mid-level experience at startups that have progressed through Seed → Series A → Series B stages.
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Proven experience in fintech or financial services is preferred.
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Experience scaling systems beyond infrastructure, including system architecture and data pipelines.
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Familiarity with trading or brokerage platforms is a strong plus.
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Degree from a top-tier institution or participation in elite programs like Neo/VC Fellows.
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Strong proficiency in Python, with willingness to work in and extend a C#/.NET Core codebase.
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Solid understanding of REST and gRPC services and microservices best practices.
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Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), and event-driven architectures using Kafka and Lambdas.
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Deep knowledge of Postgres and database consistency strategies at scale.
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Experienced in using observability and monitoring tools under real-world loads.
Soft Skills:
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Fast learner with the ability to ship production-ready code within the first week.
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Clear and effective communicator who can translate complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders.
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Proactive mindset with the ability to "see around corners" and anticipate scaling challenges.
Why Join Us?
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Work on high-impact systems powering millions of financial transactions.
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Collaborate with a high-caliber, fast-moving engineering team.
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Competitive salary and top-tier equity in a fast-growing startup.
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Build and scale modern infrastructure with cutting-edge technologies.