SENIOR BACKEND ENGINEER Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Senior Backend Engineer role in Birmingham, AL offers a contract position with a pay rate ranging from $65-$120/hr based on experience. You'll lead backend development, build web services, and integrate payment processors for a startup revolutionizing affordable housing. Required expertise includes backend system integrations, payment systems knowledge, DevOps skills, and familiarity with tools like NodeJS and React.
Job Description
SENIOR BACKEND ENGINEER
BIRMINGHAM, AL – ONSITE
Job ID:
36340
Posted:
2025-04-28
Employment Type:
Contract
Pay Rate:
$60 Hour Senior Backend Engineer
Make a real-world impact with your technical skills! Our client is on a mission to transform affordable housing by making rent payments easier and more accessible for low-income communities. You’ll help build systems that open new doors for people who have traditionally been left out of modern financial services — your work will truly change lives. Benefits & Extras Opportunity to work in an exciting startup
Meaningful mission impacting affordable housing
Grow into a leadership position as the team scales
Chance to shape integrations with top property management and payment platforms
Compensation Hourly Rate Range:
$65 – $120/hr depending on experience What You’ll Be Doing Lead backend development focused on integrations with external platforms
Build web services and DevOps solutions to support high-scale growth
Develop secure financial transaction systems for rent collection
Integrate payment processors like Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, Chime, and others
Support property management software integrations (Yardi, Appfolio, etc.)
Collaborate closely with leadership to prioritize technical initiatives
Contribute to building the foundation for future development and scalability What You’ll Need to be Considered Expertise in backend system integrations across platforms
Strong knowledge of payment systems, aggregators, and transaction processing
Experience with accounting software general ledger development
DevOps expertise (especially AWS environments)
Ability to operate as a technical lead in a fast-paced, growing startup
Familiarity with tools like NodeJS, React, TypeScript, and serverless architecture
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