Albert Bow · 2 hours ago
Backend Engineer – Digital Payments
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelAlbert Bow is a fast-growing global fintech platform operating in the digital assets space. They are seeking a Backend Engineer to help build and support modern payment systems, focusing on creating reliable, secure, and scalable backend services that power everyday financial transactions.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Saron Erasmus
Responsibilities
Build and maintain backend services and APIs for payment systems
Integrate with bank rails such as ACH, SEPA, and FPS
Work with card networks and alternative payment methods
Support physical and virtual card products
Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability
Write clean, simple, and well-tested code
Work with microservices and event-driven systems
Deploy and manage services using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms
Work closely with product managers and other engineers
Take part in code reviews and technical discussions
Qualification
Required
A degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Strong backend experience with JavaScript and TypeScript
Good understanding of REST APIs
Experience with microservices and messaging systems
Knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and caching (e.g. Redis)
Comfortable using Git and modern development workflows
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
Good understanding of security in financial systems
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Clear communication skills and fluent English
Preferred
Experience in fintech, banking, or payments
Knowledge of payment gateways and financial integrations
Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
Experience integrating third-party APIs
Interest in performance and system reliability
Benefits
Flexible working options (hybrid / remote)
Learning and development support
Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
Strong benefits package including healthcare, PTO, and 401k
Company
Albert Bow
Albert Bow is a leading Technology, Quantitative Finance, and Trading search firm specialising in placing elite candidates and teams globally.
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase