Own and drive the design of scalable backend services and APIs that power real-time payments
Collaborate closely with Product, DevOps, and Engineering leads to align system capabilities with business goals
Contribute to architectural decision-making, balancing performance, security, and maintainability
Lead initiatives to evolve the platform from project-based delivery toward a unified product architecture
Conduct thoughtful code reviews, raise engineering standards, and mentor others through technical leadership
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues with a focus on root-cause elimination
Influence and support the adoption of best practices in API design, observability, and operational resilience
Provide input into roadmap planning from a technical feasibility and scalability perspective

6+ years of hands-on Java backend development experience
A strong foundation in system design, architecture, and scalability principles
Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server, Oracle)
Deep understanding of RESTful API design, OpenAPI standards, and API gateway patterns
Experience designing or integrating with messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, Amazon SQS/SNS in event-driven architectures
Experience working closely with Product, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to deliver aligned solutions
Knowledge of secure coding practices, data privacy, and application-level security
Ability to navigate technical ambiguity and make trade-off decisions under constraints
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, agile delivery, and modern software practices

Backend Engineer, Java

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