Backend Engineer at fast-growing fintech SaaS

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Backend Engineer

Company Description: fast-growing fintech SaaS

Job Description:
As a Backend Engineer, you will join a high-performing engineering team to build and scale robust financial services infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing secure APIs, optimizing database performance, and ensuring the reliability of core systems that process significant transaction volumes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features.

Location: London, UK

Why this role is remarkable:

• Work on mission-critical financial infrastructure using a modern and high-performance tech stack.

• Join a well-funded organization backed by top-tier VCs with significant market traction.

• Benefit from a high-growth environment offering clear paths for technical leadership and professional development.

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and distributed systems.

• Implement secure and efficient APIs to support seamless customer experiences.

• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot complex technical challenges in production.

The ideal candidate:

• Proven experience building scalable backend systems in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong proficiency in languages such as Go, Python, or Java and database management.

• Deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and software engineering best practices.

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