Backend Engineer; Digital

Backend Engineer (Digital Payments)

Uphold is a Web3 financial platform that supports almost 300 digital assets and acts as a Regulated Gateway to the Web3 economy. The platform offers integrations with 26 blockchain networks and a robust trading engine connected to 30 underlying venues, enabling users to trade ‘Anything-to-Anything’ with competitive pricing and deep liquidity.

We are seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join our dedicated Digital Payments team. This role focuses on integrating our system with various bank networks (ACH, SEPA, FPS, etc.), card networks (Visa, Master Card, etc.), alternative payment methods (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.), and maintaining the company’s physical and virtual card products. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build robust, scalable, and high‑performance backend systems that power our comprehensive banking solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that support our platform.
• Implement features that enhance the functionality and user experience of our payment solutions.
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of our systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Deploy, monitor, and manage services using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS.
• Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and contribute to best practices.

• BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Type Script and modern backend frameworks.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• In‑depth knowledge of RPC concepts and implementations.
• Solid grasp of micro‑services architecture and event‑driven systems (Kafka, NSQ, Pulsar or Rabbit
  
  MQ).
• Comprehensive understanding of test frameworks.
• Experience with relational databases (Postgre
  
  SQL) and caching systems (Redis).
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of security best practices, especially in the context of financial systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• Fluent written and oral English skills.

• Experience in the Fintech or banking industry.
• Experience in creation and orchestration of complex workflows with high availability and fault tolerance (Temporal).
• Knowledge of payment gateways, financial protocols, and standards.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in integrating APIs from other services providers.
• Proven record of having worked with performance budgets.
• Open‑source project contributions of any kind.

• Innovation and Impact:
  Work on cutting‑edge projects in a stimulating and challenging environment.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Salary, performance‑based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
• Strong Company Culture:
  Supportive and positive work environment built on shared values.
• Work closely with decision makers, business unit owners and executive team.
• Global All‑Hands Calls:
  Regular sessions to share updates and foster connections.
• Development:
  Opportunities for training and mentorship programs.
• Flexibility:
  Work from home, other locations or slightly different hours available.
• Inclusive and Diverse Environment: A culture that values different perspectives.

• Annual bonus program based on individual, team and company performance.
• Home office stipend to support the setup of a productive home office.
• Generous PTO, healthcare coverage, and employee assistance programs.
• Fun events and celebrations.
• Foodie culture and well‑stocked office kitchen.

Salary: $139,000+ (plus bonus and benefits). Working remotely or from any U.S. location. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity across race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability and other protected classes.

Join our team and embark on a fulfilling career where you'll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and contribute to something meaningful.