Senior Backend Engineer / Staff-level opportunity (London)

Senior / Staff Backend Engineer (Go Lang)

About the Opportunity :

MateHR is currently seeking a highly experienced Staff Backend Engineer on behalf of one of our most ambitious clients rapidly scaling fintech startup that's reshaping global transaction services. This exciting organisation is quickly expanding its presence internationally, notably making significant strides within the UK market. You'll become part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to delivering impactful financial solutions.

Role Overview :

As a core member of the backend team, you will play a vital role in developing and scaling sophisticated backend systems that process tens of millions of cross-border transactions monthly. Your responsibilities will range from geographical expansion projects to anti-fraud initiatives and optimising transaction efficiency, significantly impacting users worldwide. This is a hybrid position, requiring at least one day per week in the office located in London.

Your Impact :

• Guide architectural and technical direction across various teams, executing scalable solutions from design through to deployment.
• Solve intricate technical problems, taking ownership of mission-critical components and establishing standards of excellence.
• Set and maintain high-quality benchmarks for system architecture, design patterns, testing, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate extensively with senior stakeholders across product, data analytics, and growth teams, aligning engineering objectives with strategic business goals.
• Mentor and grow team members, enhancing their technical and leadership capabilities.
• Facilitate team effectiveness by clarifying ambiguous challenges, eliminating obstacles, and making sound technical decisions.
• Refine engineering practices and standards, improving tooling and processes for sustained long-term impact.

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Why Join :

If you are passionate about backend engineering excellence and eager to contribute to a thriving fintech leader, MateHR welcomes your application.