Backend Engineer

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to build and scale the high-performance systems powering a global Checkout product and next-generation payments infrastructure. This role focuses on designing APIs, services, and distributed systems that handle payments, settlement, asset conversion, identity verification, and multi-chain transaction routing. You will play a key role in building fault-tolerant, low-latency infrastructure that supports both web2 and web3 use cases at scale. Responsibilities : Design, build, and maintain high-performance APIs and backend services for the payments platform. Develop and evolve systems supporting payments, settlement, transaction routing, asset conversion, and identity/security workflows across multiple chains and providers. Build backend features that directly improve product performance, reliability, and conversion for dApps and partners. Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and incident response to ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, contributing to code reviews and engineering best practices. Continuously optimize system performance, latency, and reliability across the infrastructure. Requirements: Strong experience building production-grade backend systems using a modern programming language (TypeScript preferred; Go or Rust acceptable). Deep understanding of distributed systems, API design, and database architecture. Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and containerization tools (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes). Strong computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and system design. Ability to communicate effectively in English (primary working language). Nice to Have: Experience in payments, fintech infrastructure, or high-throughput transactional systems. Familiarity with blockchain technologies, smart contracts, or DeFi protocols. Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing systems. Contributions to open-source projects or technical writing in backend, infrastructure, or crypto domains. Evidence of exceptional achievement in any domain (e.g., competitive programming, open-source, athletics). Originally posted on Himalayas