Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Fintech): Design and build scalable payment systems that process millions of transactions daily, developing APIs, services, and integrations that power deposits, withdrawals, and fund transfers across multiple payment methods and rails with an accent on low-latency, high-throughput backend services. Focus on ensuring every transaction is fast, secure, and reliable, directly enabling millions of customers to move value seamlessly across the hirify.global ecosystem and beyond.

Location: In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually.

Salary: $186,065 — $218,900 USD

Company

hirify.global's mission is to increase economic freedom in the world.

What you will do

• Design and build scalable payment systems that process millions of transactions daily.
• Own backend services end-to-end from architecture through production.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Compliance, and Finance to translate complex payment requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions.
• Drive technical vision and execution by working with engineers, product managers, and senior leadership to shape the long-term roadmap for Payment Rails.
• Integrate with internal and external partners including banking systems, payment processors, and teams across hirify.global.
• Contribute to engineering excellence by mentoring teammates, participating in design reviews, and helping build a strong, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering, with demonstrated experience building high-volume, low-latency distributed systems.
• Strong coding skills in Go (preferred) or similar languages, with solid understanding of relational databases, transactions, and data consistency.
• Experience designing and operating production services at scale.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and system design principles.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and functions, driving alignment with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots in daily workflows.

Nice to have

• Experience with payment systems, banking integrations, or financial infrastructure.
• Experience with blockchain technology, stablecoins, or crypto payment flows.
• You've gone through rapid growth at a company and understand the challenges of scaling systems and teams.
• Crypto-forward experience, including familiarity with onchain activity.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period.
• Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Wellness Stipend.
• Generous Time off/Leave Policy.