Backend Engineer

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to build and scale the high-performance systems powering a global Checkout product and next-generation payments infrastructure.

This role focuses on designing APIs, services, and distributed systems that handle payments, settlement, asset conversion, identity verification, and multi-chain transaction routing. You will play a key role in building fault-tolerant, low-latency infrastructure that supports both web2 and web3 use cases at scale.

Responsibilities :

- Design, build, and maintain high-performance APIs and backend services for the payments platform.

- Develop and evolve systems supporting payments, settlement, transaction routing, asset conversion, and identity/security workflows across multiple chains and providers.

- Build backend features that directly improve product performance, reliability, and conversion for dApps and partners.

- Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and incident response to ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance.

- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, contributing to code reviews and engineering best practices.

- Continuously optimize system performance, latency, and reliability across the infrastructure.

Requirements:

- Strong experience building production-grade backend systems using a modern programming language (TypeScript preferred; Go or Rust acceptable).

- Deep understanding of distributed systems, API design, and database architecture.

- Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and containerization tools (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).

- Strong computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and system design.

- Ability to communicate effectively in English (primary working language).

Nice to Have:

- Experience in payments, fintech infrastructure, or high-throughput transactional systems.

- Familiarity with blockchain technologies, smart contracts, or DeFi protocols.

- Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing systems.

- Contributions to open-source projects or technical writing in backend, infrastructure, or crypto domains.

- Evidence of exceptional achievement in any domain (e.g., competitive programming, open-source, athletics).

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