Principal Backend Engineer, Payments Platform

This Principal Backend Engineer position within a global payments platform seeks a leader to design, develop, and evolve the technical architecture, shaping a scalable and reliable system. The role involves collaboration with product, security, and risk teams and driving initiatives aligned with business objectives. This hybrid or remote-first position offers opportunities for innovation and impact on a growing organization.

Requirements

• 12+ years of software engineering experience
• Proven track record as a Principal/Architect-level technical leader
• Expertise in building scalable, resilient, and high-performance backend systems
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend language
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and large-scale data modeling
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Mentorship experience and ability to elevate engineering capabilities

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid or remote-first work arrangement
• 401k contribution
• Employee share plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Employee resource groups
• Family support initiatives