Senior Fullstack Engineer (Risk)

We're helping a client in risk management software (B2B SaaS) to hire a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer with a strong backend orientation.

As a small, fast-paced startup, they need a proactive and self-motivated individual who thrives in a remote work environment and can deliver independently. This role is ideal for someone who has demonstrated long-term impact in previous positions, possesses excellent communication skills in English, and is dedicated to building something meaningful over the long term.

Key Qualifications

• Remote Work Expertise: Proven track record of effectively managing priorities and delivering high-quality work in a remote, distributed team environment.
• Backend-Driven Full Stack Proficiency: Extensive experience with backend technologies and architectures, with strong skills in full stack development.
• Independence and Ownership: Able to take full ownership of projects, make decisions confidently, and drive them to completion with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative Communication: Exceptional communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate seamlessly with both technical and non-technical team members.

Tech Stack

• Languages & Frameworks: Node.js, TypeScript, React, xState, NestJS/Fastify
• Databases & Cloud Infrastructure: PostgreSQL, AWS, Redis, Kubernetes (K8s)
• Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana
• Advanced Tech: Temporal, OpenAI/Bedrock for LLMs

Company Overview

Our client is a high-growth, early-stage startup building an open-source platform for identity verification and risk management tailored for the financial sector. This role provides a unique opportunity to join the core team, allowing you to contribute directly to the growth and technical evolution of the startup.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Innovative Problem-Solving: Work on complex, high-scale challenges using state-of-the-art tools, including LLMs and AI.
• Top-Notch Team: Collaborate with a skilled tech team committed to adopting and creating modern, high-impact solutions.
• Technical Leadership: Drive and lead crucial projects, setting a standard of excellence within the tech team.
• Direct Client Impact: Lead client-focused projects that span diverse industries, making a real-world impact with each deployment.
• Strategic Contribution: Shape Ballerine’s technology strategy and help steer the company’s direction as a key technical influencer.

Additional Expectations:

• Strong understanding and experience with scalable backend architectures.
• Proficiency with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), microservices, and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Comfort with open-source software principles and contributing to open-source projects.
• Familiarity with security best practices in backend development, especially in regulated sectors like fintech.

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