Senior Backend Engineer – Ownership, APIs, and Impact

Bastion

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading financial technology company is looking for senior software engineers focusing on backend development. This role involves taking ownership of services, building APIs, and leading projects. The ideal candidates will be proficient in Go and TypeScript/Node.js, with a passion for solving complex problems in a fast-paced startup environment. This position offers the flexibility of remote work across the United States.

Qualifications

  • Experience with Go or TypeScript/Node.js is essential.
  • Familiarity with AWS and container orchestration is preferred.
  • Past experience in backend development and building APIs is important.

Responsibilities

  • Learn the service layout, CI/CD, and engineering practices.
  • Take ownership of a significant service or project.
  • Lead cross-service initiatives and shape technical direction.

Skills

Go programming language
TypeScript/Node.js
Rust
gRPC
REST
Postgres
Redis
Kafka
Kubernetes
Terraform

Job description

A leading financial technology company is looking for senior software engineers focusing on backend development. This role involves taking ownership of services, building APIs, and leading projects. The ideal candidates will be proficient in Go and TypeScript/Node.js, with a passion for solving complex problems in a fast-paced startup environment. This position offers the flexibility of remote work across the United States.
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