Back End Developer

RemoteStar; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

RemoteStar in the USA is seeking a seasoned backend engineer to design, build and scale high-performance systems in a fast-growing fintech environment. You will own end-to-end feature development across distributed architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging AI tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot to boost productivity.

Ideal candidates have 3–10 years of backend experience, strong DSA fundamentals, and a SaaS/Fintech background.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of backend experience.
• Strong data structures & algorithms fundamentals.
• Background in SaaS/fintech preferred.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale high-performance backend systems.
• Build large-scale distributed systems for complex financial workflows.
• Own end-to-end feature development from design to production.
• Leverage AI coding tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and product teams.

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

DSA fundamentals

SaaS/Fintech experience

AI-assisted development tools

Tools

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, AI-first technology company revolutionizing the fintech industry!

Location:

Remote (USA)

Employment Type:

Full-time | Permanent

Experience:

3–10 Years

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and scale high-performance backend systems.
• Build large-scale distributed systems supporting complex financial workflows.
• Own end-to-end feature development, from design to production.
• Leverage AI coding tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and product teams.

Requirements:

• 3–10 years of backend software engineering experience.
• Strong Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) fundamentals.
• Background in product-based companies (SaaS/Fintech preferred).
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools.

Why Apply?

100% Remote (USA)

Highly competitive salary + equity

AI-first engineering environment

High-impact projects and career growth

Opportunity to work on large-scale systems

Visa:

H1B/OPT transfers considered. No new sponsorships.