Senior Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Fintech): Building cloud-native backend services for a customer onboarding platform, transforming legacy systems into a modern ecosystem with an accent on robust API design, scalability, and compliance. Focus on architecting distributed services, migrating core business logic, and fostering operational excellence.

Location: Hybrid, must be based in California (CA), with 10+ in-office days per month.

Salary: $168,000–$210,000 USD (Annual Base Salary Range)

Company

hirify.global is building a world where value moves like information does today through crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers.

What you will do

• Lead the design of distributed backend services that power the entire product suite.
• Partner with Product and Compliance to architect scalable orchestration layers for customer data.
• Migrate core business logic out of Salesforce into a dedicated, resilient persistence layer.
• Champion operational excellence by defining best practices for API design, testing, and observability.
• Mentor fellow engineers to foster technical growth and ensure long-term system reliability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience shipping backend solutions in Java, Kotlin, or Go.
• Proven track record of unwinding monoliths into service-oriented architectures.
• Strong API design skills (REST/gRPC) and an operational mindset for performance.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive technical strategy in complex environments.
• Must be based in California (CA).

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech, identity verification, or building horizontal platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders.
• Professional development budget and a learning environment to dive deep into new technologies.
• Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration for 10+ days a month.
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity.
• Comprehensive benefits covering physical and mental healthcare, retirement, and family support.
• R&R days, generous wellness reimbursement, flexible vacation policy, and industry-leading parental leave.