Senior Backend Engineer

Mesh Connect; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesh Connect in San Francisco seeks an experienced Senior Software Engineer focused on backend engineering to design, develop, and maintain scalable services and APIs. You will collaborate across North America, Europe and India, leveraging Azure cloud, DevOps pipelines and security-first principles to ship robust fintech/crypto solutions at scale.

Join a fast-paced team developing innovative backend systems, focusing on performance, reliability, and cryptographic best practices for payments and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience, preferably in fintech/crypto.
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Proficient in backend languages such as C#, Java, Scala, Go.
• Security-first mindset: authN/authZ, API security, encryption concepts.
• Familiarity with Azure and DevOps/CI‑CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of crypto concepts like blockchains, RPCs, self-custody wallets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Work with Azure cloud services for deployment and scalability.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and prompt resolution of defects.
• Contribute to code reviews and system design decisions.
• Ensure high performance and scalability of backend systems.
• Stay updated with fintech/crypto trends and best practices.

Skills

C#

Java

Scala

Go

RESTful APIs

Azure

CI/CD

Security

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in backend engineering. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our innovative software solutions. You will work closely with the Engineering and Product teams spread across North America, Europe and India.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs
• Work closely with Azure cloud services for deployment and scalability
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and prompt resolution of software defects
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Contribute to code reviews, architectural decisions, and system design
• Create high-quality, efficient, and reliable code following best practices
• Optimize performance and scalability of backend systems for handling large data volumes
• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in fintech/crypto and backend development
• Build crypto first and secure products to facilitate traditional financial activity, such as payments, transfers etc.

Who You Are

• 5-7+ years of professional experience as a backend Software Engineer, preferably in the fintech/crypto industry
• Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as C#, Java, Scala, Go, etc.
• A security first mindset: with good knowledge of common security concepts such as AuthN, AuthZ, SAML, API security, encryption etc.
• An understanding of crypto concepts such as blockchains, RPCs, self custody wallets etc.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities