Software Engineer - FinTech (Remote)

About the role

We are hiring for a client seeking a Software Engineer for a financial platform. This full‑time, remote position focuses on designing and implementing scalable solutions for real‑time financial transactions and data processing.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise backend services for financial transaction processing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate third‑party financial APIs and payment gateways.
• Implement robust security measures to ensure compliance with financial regulations and data privacy standards.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to minimise downtime and ensure system reliability.

Required profile

• Proven experience in backend development using Java, Python, or Go.
• Experience with financial transaction systems, payment processing, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design.
• Familiarity with relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to write unit and integration tests.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of security best practices and financial compliance requirements.

Required skills

• Java
• Python
• Go
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• AWS
• GCP
• Azure
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Git
• CI/CD pipelines
• Unit testing
• Integration testing
• API design
• Microservices architecture
• Distributed systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $180K to $230K per year.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in financial services, building scalable solutions for millions of users worldwide.