Software Engineer at VC-backed fintech startup

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech startup in London is seeking a Software Engineer to build a global payment platform using stablecoin technology. You will design scalable backend systems to enhance the speed and cost-effectiveness of international transactions. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in backend engineering, especially in financial systems, and an interest in blockchain technology. This role is pivotal in transforming how SMEs engage in international trade, offering a dynamic work environment with potential for rapid growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in full-stack or backend engineering, particularly in financial systems.
• Interest or experience in stablecoin technology and blockchain protocols.
• Ability to build and iterate quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend services for currency conversion.
• Develop a dashboard and API for business payment reconciliation.
• Integrate blockchain-based rails with local payment systems.

Skills

Full-stack engineering

Backend engineering

Financial systems

Blockchain protocols

Job description

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Software Engineer

Company Description

VC-backed cross-border fintech startup

Job Description

You will build a global payment platform that leverages stablecoin technology to enable real-time, low-cost transactions between Europe and Africa. This role involves developing high-performance backend systems and intuitive dashboards to replace slow, expensive traditional banking rails, directly impacting how SMEs manage international trade and capital flow in emerging markets.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Work on mission-critical infrastructure that bypasses legacy banking systems to move money in minutes rather than days.
• Join a venture backed by multiple unicorn fintech founders and top-tier global venture capital firms.
• Shape the technical foundations of a platform designed to level the playing field for international trade in Africa.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable backend services to handle real-time currency conversion and stablecoin transmission.
• Collaborate on the development of a powerful dashboard and API for seamless business payment reconciliation.
• Integrate blockchain-based rails with traditional local payment systems to ensure reliable global liquidity.

The ideal candidate

• Strong experience in full-stack or backend engineering with a focus on high-reliability financial systems.
• Interest or experience in stablecoin technology, blockchain protocols, or modern fintech payment architectures.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and iterate quickly in a fast-growing, early-stage environment.

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