[Remote] Staff Backend Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mesh is a company on a mission to enable consumers to pay and be paid with any asset, particularly in the realm of crypto payments. They are looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to help architect and build the foundation of a global crypto payments network, focusing on backend systems and user-facing applications while driving technical decisions and mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the roadmap, and implementation for multiple areas of focus, balancing short- and long-term priorities against various business needs
• Drive technical architecture decisions and system designs
• Provide technical leadership across teams
• Collaborate closely with leadership, product, and teams to set strategy
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs
• Work closely with Azure cloud services for deployment and scalability
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and prompt resolution of software defects
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Create high-quality, efficient, and reliable code following best practices
• Optimize performance and scalability of backend systems for handling large data volumes
• Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in fintech/crypto and backend development
• Build crypto first and secure products to facilitate traditional financial activity, such as payments, transfers etc
• Drive software best practices and architectural considerations on a project-wide level
• Champion best practices in software engineering, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps

Skills

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in fintech or payments infrastructure
• Strong backend skills in one or more of: C#, C++, Go, Java, Python
• Proficiency in cloud-native development (Azure), Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling
• A security first mindset: with good knowledge of common security concepts such as AuthN, AuthZ, SAML, API security, encryption etc
• An understanding of crypto concepts such as blockchains, RPCs, self custody wallets etc
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make critical decisions under pressure
• A passion for innovation, learning, and growth. Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to thrive in a startup environment
• Prior experience leading engineering in a high-growth startup environment is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity that grows as you and the company grow
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
• Unlimited PTO—and we mean it
• A dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certifications
• Work from wherever you're most productive with our remote-friendly approach
• Count on having the top-tier tools and equipment you need to do exceptional work

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