Senior Full Stack Engineer - Remote + Equity (Fintech AI)

The Lava Group; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

London office option

Equity options

Job summary

The Lava Group is seeking a Backend Developer to join our tech team. This role focuses on API-driven backend services, AI-powered workflows, and scalable architecture to support fintech platforms for accredited investors.

Applicants should have 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong skills in Python/Java/Node.js/PHP, and hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD. Fully remote with potential London office collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with AI APIs (ChatGPT/Gemini) and AI-driven workflows.
• Experience in fintech or financial markets is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• API Development: design and manage RESTful APIs for backend services.
• AI-powered features: develop AI-assisted workflows and integrations.
• Scalability & performance: ensure secure, scalable platform handling large datasets.
• Collaborate with Head of Engineering and Data Scientist to align with sprints and roadmaps.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Java

Node.js

PHP

APIs design

Education

BSc in Computer Science

MSc in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

The Lava Group is seeking a Backend Developer to join our tech team. This role focuses on API-driven backend services, AI-powered workflows, and scalable architecture to support fintech platforms for accredited investors.

Applicants should have 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong skills in Python/Java/Node.js/PHP, and hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD. Fully remote with potential London office collaboration.