Job Description
Are you a technical architect who thrives in the fast-paced world of global finance? Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a visionary Senior Backend Engineer to join our elite team in the heart of London. We are building the next generation of secure, high-throughput payment systems that power transactions for millions worldwide.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex financial requirements and robust engineering solutions. You will work with a diverse stack, ensuring our platforms are not only scalable and performant but also compliant with the highest standards of data security and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, PCI DSS).
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Directly influence the infrastructure that powers modern banking.
- Compensation: Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses.
- Culture: A collaborative, inclusive environment with a focus on professional growth.
If you are ready to lead technical initiatives and deliver excellence in the financial sector, apply today.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using Java, Python, or Go.
- Architect microservices that handle high volumes of transactional data with sub-millisecond latency.
- Ensure data integrity and implement robust security protocols to protect sensitive financial information.
- Collaborate closely with Frontend Developers, Product Managers, and Compliance Officers to define technical requirements.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and establish best practices for software development within the team.
- Optimize database queries and infrastructure to ensure 99.99% system availability.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Strong proficiency in Java or Python with deep knowledge of asynchronous programming (Node.js or Go preferred).
- Extensive experience with Microservices Architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, with a focus on performance tuning.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
- Experience working within a regulated financial environment is highly desirable.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.