Senior Backend Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Fintech): Lead the expansion and improvement of a Data Marketplace and integration engine processing millions of automated decisions daily. Focus on designing scalable backend components, API architecture, and operational reliability in a fintech context.

Location: Hybrid in Berlin, London, or Iasi office with no relocation support

Company

hirify.global is a high-growth fintech startup building a leading software platform for automated decisioning used globally by banks and enterprises to fight fraud and expand credit access.

What you will do

• Design, build, and ship backend components in Python on AWS with fast and reliable CI/CD.
• Own outcomes for the Data Marketplace, streamlining provider onboarding and integration rollout.
• Set integration architecture and standards including API contracts, resilience patterns, and operational guardrails.
• Lead projects from prototyping to production launch with clear documentation and stakeholder alignment.
• Raise system reliability and performance through SLOs, tracing, metrics, and dashboards.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices in system design and AWS usage.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in English for effective communication in a hybrid environment.
• Work from Berlin HQ, London, or Iasi hubs with no relocation support.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with ownership and passion for quality and simplicity.
• Prior industry experience with Python and public cloud providers, preferably AWS.

Nice to have

• Experience with serverless and event-driven architectures.
• Strong observability practices for distributed systems.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development and code generation.
• Fintech domain exposure including KYC, credit bureaus, and fraud-prevention APIs.
• Experience leading teams or projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Flat hierarchy with direct communication with founding team members.
• Top-of-market equity and cash compensation package.
• Self-development budget for conferences, books, and classes.
• New Apple MacBook Pro and meaningful home office setup.
• Inclusive culture encouraging diversity and combating discrimination.