Back End Developer

Back End Developer at HireQ Talent Back End Developer at HireQ Talent in Menlo Park, California Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Senior Backend Engineer FinTech Infrastructure | High?

Impact Systems ???? $150K-$250K + Equity (Exceptional talent considered above band)

Location:

Palo Alto, San Francisco Bay Area Help rebuild core infrastructure for a deeply complex, highly regulated financial industry. HireQ Talent is working with a fast?scaling FinTech company building a vertically integrated platform that automates critical financial workflows end?to?end. The problem space is dense, rules heavy, and mission?critical and correctness is non negotiable. This is backend engineering where every decision matters . Why This Role Stands Out You'll work on core financial infrastructure , not internal tools You'll encode complex real?world rules into software systems that must be precise You'll collaborate directly with subject?matter experts to capture nuance and edge cases You'll apply AI and automation in ways this sector hasn't seen before This is a role for engineers who want hard problems, high ownership, and real impact . What You'll Be Doing Design and build backend systems that encode complex domain logic into executable workflows Own high?stakes services where reliability, precision, and correctness are paramount Translate dense, natural?language rules into deterministic software using TypeScript, custom DSLs, and AI Work directly with non?technical experts to understand edge cases and exceptions Build internal tooling that enables safe, configurable automation Design for failure, invest heavily in testing, and think deeply about system boundaries What We're Looking For Experience Senior Backend Software Engineer Background in FinTech, payments, SaaS, dev tooling, or other regulated domains Proven experience shipping systems where accuracy and robustness mattered Comfortable owning projects end?to?end in low?process environments Technical Skills Strong professional backend experience with TypeScript Experience encoding complex business logic into maintainable systems Familiarity with DSLs, rule engines, workflow orchestration, or automation systems Exposure to AI?assisted development or agentic tooling is a strong plus Comfortable working closely with domain experts and product leaders Signals of Fit Product?minded, impact oriented engineer Enjoys ambiguity and hard, detail?heavy problems Wants their work tied directly to business outcomes Team & Environment Small, high?bar engineering team (~15), scaling rapidly Multiple backend focus areas (core logic, APIs, integrations) High trust, low ego, strong ownership culture Direct influence on system design and technical direction Location & Setup Hybrid preferred (Bay Area or NYC) In?office collaboration expected 3+ days per week Remote considered for truly exceptional candidates Visa sponsorship available Compensation ???? $150K-$250K base salary ???? Equity included ???? Strong growth trajectory with elite investor backing Who This Isn't For Engineers focused solely on maintenance or low impact work Backgrounds limited to slow moving legacy tech or consulting Anyone looking for heavy process, narrow scope, or ticket?driven delivery ???? If you're excited by high?stakes backend engineering , deep ownership, and building financial infrastructure from first principles this is the role for you - Apply now.