Staff Backend Engineer - Crypto Payments Platform

Mesh; Reims; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Unlimited PTO

Learning budget

Remote-friendly

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Mesh is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to architect and build the foundation of its global crypto payments network. You’ll own backend services, APIs, and core systems, guiding architecture and mentoring engineers across teams.

You’ll operate across Azure, Kubernetes, and cloud-native pipelines, balancing security, scalability, and performance as the company scales its payments platform.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in fintech or payments infra.
• Strong backend skills in one or more of: C#, C++, Go, Java, Python.
• Cloud-native development with Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling.
• Security-first mindset: AuthN, AuthZ, SAML, API security, encryption.
• Understanding of crypto concepts: blockchains, RPCs, self-custody wallets.
• Experience leading engineering in a high-growth startup is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive roadmap and implementation for multiple areas of focus.
• Drive technical architecture decisions and system designs.
• Provide technical leadership across teams.
• Collaborate with leadership, product, and design to set strategy.
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Work with Azure cloud services for deployment and scalability.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and prompt resolution of defects.
• Stay updated with fintech/crypto trends and technologies.
• Build secure products for traditional financial activity.
• Champion software engineering best practices.

Skills

Backend development

Fintech/payments infra

Azure cloud

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD tooling

Security mindset

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CI/CD tooling

Git

REST API design

Job description

Mesh is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to architect and build the foundation of its global crypto payments network. You’ll own backend services, APIs, and core systems, guiding architecture and mentoring engineers across teams.

You’ll operate across Azure, Kubernetes, and cloud-native pipelines, balancing security, scalability, and performance as the company scales its payments platform.