Senior Engineer at VC-backed fintech startup

Senior Engineer

Company Description
: VC-backed fintech startup

Job Description
:
You will join a high-growth fintech building next-generation financial infrastructure for emerging markets. As an early engineering hire, you will design and scale robust systems that bridge traditional finance with modern digital rails. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex technical projects while directly impacting global trade efficiency and financial inclusion.

Location
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London, UK

• Opportunity to build core infrastructure at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets for high-impact markets.
• Join a well-funded team backed by top-tier VCs at an early, high-leverage stage where you can shape technical direction.
• Work in a fast-paced environment that prioritizes technical excellence, autonomy, and the use of cutting-edge AI-driven developer tools.

• Design, develop, and maintain large-scale payment infrastructure and backend systems to handle complex global transactions.
• Build and optimize internal AI infrastructure and tooling to enhance developer experience and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate across the stack to integrate diverse financial systems, treasury functions, and modern distributed ledger technologies.

• Significant experience in full-stack engineering with a focus on high-performance backend systems, payments, or trading infrastructure.
• Ambitious and autonomous professional who thrives in high-growth environments and has experience wearing multiple hats.
• Strong technical foundation in relational databases, distributed systems, and a deep interest in leveraging AI and blockchain technology.