Software Engineer | Backend (Python) (Alameda)

Our client is a well‐funded, early‐stage fintech company that is rebuilding global financial infrastructure using stablecoins. Their products power real‐world payments for millions of users worldwide, and they're looking for a senior backend engineer who wants true ownership and impact from day one.This is a rare opportunity to join a small, senior‐only engineering team working directly with experienced technical founders to build and scale a mission‐critical financial platform.What You'll DoLead development of a core backend platform powering iOS, Android, and Web applicationsBuild and scale REST APIs that handle real money and international transactionsIntegrate with payments, wallets, ledgers, banking providers, AML, and fraud systemsSet technical standards and help shape backend architecture as the company growsWork hands‐on in a high‐ownership environment where your decisions matterTech EnvironmentPython (FastAPI) backendPostgres, Redis, AWSOpenness to Go or Rust for performance‐critical servicesWhat We're Looking For5+ years of backend engineering experienceStrong hands‐on experience with Python (Go or Rust a plus)Direct fintech building experience including payments, ledgers, wallets, AML, fraud, crypto or stablecoinsHands-on experience with Postgres, Redis, and AWSExperience owning systems end‐to‐end (not just maintaining parts of large enterprise platforms)Comfortable working in a fast‐moving, early‐stage startupGitHub profile requiredWhy This Role Stands OutDay‐one impact on globally used financial productsDirect collaboration with founders who have built and exited companies beforeSmall team, high bar, real ownershipGround‐floor role in the rapidly expanding stablecoin and payments ecosystemIf you're a senior backend engineer who has actually built fintech systems and wants to shape the future of global payments, not just maintain them, this is a role worth exploring!