Senior Backend Engineer (Digital Payments)

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