Expert Backend Engineer (Digital Payments)

We're looking for an experienced Expert Backend Engineer to join our Digital Payments team and help shape the future of our financial platform. In this role, you'll take technical ownership of core backend services that connect Uphold with global bank networks, card networks, and modern payment methods.

Requirements

• Minimum Experience: Senior Manager/Supervisor
• 6+ years of experience in backend development with a strong track record of delivering production-grade systems
• Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, with proficiency in modern backend frameworks
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, RPC protocols, and microservices architecture
• Experience with event-driven systems and message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pulsar, or NSQ
• Advanced understanding of PostgreSQL or other relational databases and Redis
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS-based deployment environments
• Commitment to security best practices, particularly for handling sensitive financial data
• Proven experience optimizing systems for performance, scalability, and observability
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive consensus in a cross-functional setting
• Passion for mentorship and fostering a collaborative engineering culture

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Growth and career opportunities
• Global collaboration
• Development opportunities
• Access to training and mentorship programs
• Salary: $225K+ DOE, + Bonus + Benefits