Uphold is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join its Digital Payments team and help shape the future of its financial platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering production-grade systems and a deep understanding of modern backend frameworks, including JavaScript/TypeScript and RESTful APIs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of experience in backend development
- Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, modern backend frameworks, and RESTful APIs
- Strong knowledge of relational databases and message brokers
- 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
Benefits
- Flexible and enthusiastic work environment
- Open and transparent culture
- Interesting events and team-building activities
- Strong company culture with values of integrity, teamwork, accountability, and excellence
- Global collaboration opportunities
- Development opportunities, including training and mentorship programs