Backend Engineer - FinTech Orchestrator (Hybrid)

Power Pay; False Pass (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation

Team-centric culture

Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

PowerPay, a fast-growing fintech, seeks a Backend Software Developer to scale loan origination and servicing platforms. Collaborate with engineering to design, develop, and maintain APIs, middleware, and data flows.

You will work autonomously, contribute to architectural direction, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role requires Ruby on Rails, Python, or NodeJS proficiency, plus experience with secure data exchange, databases, and RESTful APIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails, Python or NodeJS.
• Experience with secure data exchange (OAuth2, OIDC, TLS, SSH) and SFTP/FTP.
• Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and API integration.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced fintech environment.
• Familiarity with Linux and Docker environments.
• Strong communication skills to describe complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement solutions.
• Create and maintain APIs, rspec testing suite, and middleware for data flow between systems.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve integration issues.
• Ensure security and data privacy during integrations.
• Optimize application performance for better user experience.
• Design maintainable database schemas and clear data structures.
• Contribute to planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews.
• Translate requirements from product managers and designers into technical solutions.
• Proactively identify and address potential technical issues and bottlenecks.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Python

NodeJS

RESTful API design

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL/MariaDB

Docker

Linux environments

Postman

rSpect testing framework

Job description

PowerPay, a fast-growing fintech, seeks a Backend Software Developer to scale loan origination and servicing platforms. Collaborate with engineering to design, develop, and maintain APIs, middleware, and data flows.

You will work autonomously, contribute to architectural direction, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role requires Ruby on Rails, Python, or NodeJS proficiency, plus experience with secure data exchange, databases, and RESTful APIs.