Software Engineer - FinTech (Remote)

About the role

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join a global leader in financial services. The position is fully remote and focuses on building and maintaining core financial platforms that handle real‑time transactions for millions of users worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise backend services for high‑volume financial transaction processing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate third‑party financial APIs and payment gateways.
• Implement robust security measures to meet financial regulations and data‑privacy standards.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to minimise downtime and ensure system reliability.

Required profile

• Proficiency in Java, Python, or Go for backend development.
• Experience with financial transaction systems, payment processing, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to write unit and integration tests and work with CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of security best practices and financial compliance requirements.

Required skills

• Java
• Python
• Go
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• AWS
• GCP
• Azure
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Git
• CI/CD pipelines
• Unit testing
• Integration testing
• Microservices
• API design
• Distributed systems
• Security best practices
• Financial compliance

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a global financial services leader.
• Remote‑first work environment.
• Competitive salary range of $180K‑$230K per year.
• Chance to shape modern financial infrastructure used by millions.