Backend Engineer (Staff, Principal, Lead)

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We're looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to lead core product development at a high-growth fintech startup. You'll work directly with technical founders to build a highly performant, reliable, and secure financial application from the ground up. The role requires 5+ years of experience shipping web apps in Python, Go, or Rust.

Key Highlights
Lead core product development
Build a highly performant, reliable, and secure financial application
5+ years of experience shipping web apps in Python, Go, or Rust
Key Responsibilities
Own the backend (Python/FastAPI monolith + Postgres + Redis on AWS)
Integrate with crypto wallets, banking APIs, payment rails, ledger systems, and auth services
Support iOS, Android, and web frontends via REST API
Technical Skills Required
Python FastAPI Postgres Redis AWS Rust Go
Benefits & Perks
Relocation allowed
Fintech experience
Full-stack skills
Nice to Have
Fintech experience
Full-stack skills

Job Description


Backend / Python Software Engineer (Staff, Principal, Lead)

San Francisco, CA (In-Office | Relocation Allowed)

5+ years experience | Full-Time


We’re looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to lead core product development at a high-growth fintech startup. You’ll work directly with technical founders to build a highly performant, reliable, and secure financial application from the ground up.


The Role:

Own the backend (Python/FastAPI monolith + Postgres + Redis on AWS)

Integrate with crypto wallets, banking APIs, payment rails, ledger systems, and auth services

Support iOS, Android, and web frontends via REST API

Help decide when to break out services into Rust or Go for performance


Requirements:

5+ years shipping web apps in Python, Go, or Rust

Strong experience with Postgres, Redis, AWS


Bonuses:

Fintech experience

Full-stack skills (willing to flex across the stack)

🚀 This role may evolve into Backend or Engineering Lead as we scale.


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