Senior Backend Engineer

What this role involves

Astra is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to architect critical financial systems for payment processing, fraud detection, and compliance. The role involves leading cross-domain solutions, mentoring engineers, and optimizing performance in a distributed microservices architecture. Requires 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.

Skills this posting asks for

• python
• nosql
• sql
• google cloud platform
• domain-driven design
• clean architecture
• cqrs
• system design
• financial systems
• aml
• kyc
• pci dss
• banking integrations
• high-scale systems
• third-party integrations
• web frameworks
• apis
• distributed systems
• event-driven architectures
• microservices

Requirements

• 5 years of experience
• Level: senior
• Remote policy: remote

From the employer’s posting

ABOUT ASTRA Astra is a high-impact engineering team building mission-critical financial infrastructure. Our fintech platform powers payment processing, fraud detection, and financial compliance for businesses handling 100M+ in weekly transaction volume. We maintain 99.9%+ uptime, process complex c…