Software Engineer - FinTech (Remote)

Hire Feed; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 661,000 - 845,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Feed is seeking a Software Engineer for a FinTech platform, fully remote. You will design and implement backend services to support real-time financial transactions and data processing, working on scalable microservices and secure APIs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, integrate payment gateways, and ensure compliance with security and privacy standards while delivering reliable software for millions of users worldwide.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in backend languages (Java, Python or Go) and distributed systems design.
• Experience with financial transaction systems or payment processing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, API design, and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize backend services for financial transaction processing.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate third-party financial APIs and payment gateways.
• Implement robust security measures to meet financial regulations and privacy standards.
• Write clean, maintainable code and follow software engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues to maintain reliability and uptime.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

Distributed systems

Microservices

API design

Security best practices

CI/CD

Git

Unit testing

Integration testing

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Job description

• Role: Software Engineer - FinTech (Remote)
• Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Payout: $180K - $230K/yr

Role Overview:

We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Software Engineer, Financial Platform to work on a full-time basis, contributing to the development and maintenance of core financial systems. The role involves designing and implementing scalable solutions to support real-time financial transactions and data processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize 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 in software engineering.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and ensure system reliability.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go for backend development.
• Experience with financial transaction systems, payment processing, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design.
• Familiarity with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB for financial data storage.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to write unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability and performance.
• Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of security best practices and financial compliance requirements.

More About the Opportunity:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Financial Services industry, contributing to the modernization of financial infrastructure. The position involves building scalable solutions that power real-time financial transactions for millions of users worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.