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Founding Engineer (Backend / Fintech)
Essence Coaching Group
- United States
- United States
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Founding Engineer (Backend / Fintech)
Location:
Remote - NYC or LATAM Employment Type:
Full-time Seniority Level:
Mid-level Salary:
$200,000 base + equity
Overview An early-stage fintech startup is seeking a
hands-on, product-driven backend engineer
to join as the
first full-time technical hire . In this role, you will work closely with the founder and external contractors to deliver the MVP, shape the technical architecture, and eventually lead the internal engineering team as the company scales.
This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in building a fintech product from the ground up while contributing to both technical development and early engineering leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the founder and external engineering contractors to deliver the MVP during the initial development phase Own the technical architecture, with a primary focus on backend systems Design and implement production-grade backend code Manage relationships with external engineering contractors and ensure milestone delivery Maintain high standards for code quality, system reliability, and engineering velocity Collaborate with product, risk, compliance, and go-to-market teams as the organization grows Help recruit, onboard, and mentor future engineering hires Design and build fintech systems including payment infrastructure, ledgers, reconciliation, and financial transaction processing Iterate quickly based on user and partner feedback Requirements
2-7 years of software engineering experience with strong
backend development focus Experience with
Node.js, TypeScript, and modern backend architectures Familiarity with
Next.js or React
is a plus Experience launching or scaling
fintech or payments products Understanding of
high-throughput financial systems and auditable infrastructure Strong systems thinking, including distributed architectures and data modeling Comfortable working in early-stage startup environments with evolving priorities Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and manage external technical partners Nice to Have
Experience with fintech platforms or payment infrastructure such as
Stripe, Modern Treasury, Ramp, Visa, or similar systems Exposure to
Rust or high-performance financial infrastructure technologies Whats Offered
Competitive base salary with equity participation Fully remote working environment Opportunity to become a foundational engineering leader in a growing fintech startup High-impact role with significant ownership and long-term growth potential
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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