Backend Architect (Fintech)

Location: Remote-first, available in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, or the United Arab Emirates

Company

Binance operates a global blockchain ecosystem spanning cryptocurrency trading, finance, payments, institutional services, education, and research.

What you will do

• Architect, build, and maintain backend systems for card issuing and card lifecycle management.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of card certification and onboarding programs for Visa, MasterCard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
• Define system architecture, service boundaries, and integration patterns for card platform services.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, security, and compliance with payment network standards.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications with product, compliance, and engineering teams.
• Establish engineering best practices, code quality standards, and technical documentation while contributing hands-on as a builder.

Requirements

• 8+ years of backend engineering experience with strong Java and Spring expertise.
• Direct experience building or maintaining card systems.
• Experience with card certification processes or card onboarding programs.
• Strong system design and architecture skills, including distributed systems and high-throughput payment infrastructure.
• Understanding of card network standards, payment flows, and compliance requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience in a fintech, startup, or crypto company that has issued cards.
• Familiarity with card lifecycle management, tokenization, and payment gateway integrations.
• Experience working in agile environments with short release cycles.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement, depending on the role and team.
• Global, user-centric organization with a flat structure.
• Autonomy in a results-driven and fast-paced environment.
• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities.