Backend Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Fintech): Building and scaling financial and SaaS products for healthcare practices with an accent on API design, database performance, and system architecture. Focus on delivering innovative banking solutions, resolving complex technical issues, and contributing to a high-growth, unicorn-trajectory environment.

Location: Must be based in New York, NY (Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Salary: $110,000–$150,000 + bonus + equity + benefits

Company

A fast-growing fintech startup building an ecosystem of software solutions to improve efficiency in the healthcare industry.

What you will do

• Design and implement database schemas and APIs for new features.
• Collaborate with Customer Support to investigate and resolve technical issues.
• Develop features following internal engineering principles and best practices.
• Provide accurate work estimates and communicate progress and risks to the team.
• Contribute to the architecture of scalable fintech web applications.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with JavaScript and Node.js.
• 2+ years of experience with Express.js and PostgreSQL.
• 1+ years of experience building fintech backend APIs.
• Must be based in or able to work from the New York office 4 days per week.
• Strong understanding of backend architecture and database design.
• High-achieving, goal-oriented mindset with a focus on ownership and impact.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Generous employer 401K match.
• Equity participation for all employees.
• Hybrid work policy with designated remote days.
• Opportunity to be mentored by experienced unicorn-founding leadership.