Senior Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Fintech): Building and optimizing high-load backend services for a global customer onboarding platform with an accent on API design, scalability, and migrating legacy systems. Focus on designing cloud-native distributed services, ensuring compliance, and fostering operational excellence.

Location: Hybrid, requiring in-office collaboration for 10+ days a month, specifically for positions based in California, USA.

Salary: $168,000–$210,000 USD (annual base salary for CA-based positions).

Company

hirify.global is a company focused on improving the global financial system 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.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build in a fast-paced startup environment with experienced industry leaders.
• Professional development budget to support continuous learning.
• In-office collaboration for 10+ days a month, with team flexibility.
• Competitive salary, bonuses, equity, and comprehensive benefits covering physical and mental healthcare, retirement, and family support.
• R&R days, generous wellness reimbursement, and industry-leading parental leave policies.