Backend Engineer (Digital Payments)

Uphold is a Web3 financial platform that supports almost 300 digital assets and acts as a Regulated Gateway to the Web3 economy. We are seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join our dedicated Digital Payments team to design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that support our platform.

Requirements

• BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript and modern backend frameworks
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development
• In-depth knowledge of Remote Procedure Call (RPC) concepts and implementations
• Solid grasp of microservices architecture and event-driven systems (Kafka, NSQ, Pulsar or RabbitMQ)
• Comprehensive understanding of test frameworks
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and caching systems (Redis)
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of security best practices, especially in the context of financial systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Fluent written and oral English skills

Benefits

• Annual bonus program based on individual, team and company performance
• Home office stipend to support the setup of a productive home office
• Generous PTO, healthcare coverage, and employee assistance programs
• Interesting and fun events and celebrations
• Foodie culture and well-stocked office kitchen