Senior Backend Engineer / Staff-level opportunity (London)

MateHR is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join a rapidly scaling fintech startup. The role involves developing and scaling sophisticated backend systems, guiding architectural direction, and mentoring team members.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of professional backend engineering experience
• Extensive expertise in building scalable production systems
• Significant programming experience with GoLang
• Experience in maintaining high standards in observability
• Solid skills in RESTful API design
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and modular architecture
• Knowledge of asynchronous systems using message queues, coroutines, and event-driven architectures
• Advanced expertise in relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL
• Proficient in caching mechanisms using technologies like Redis
• Understanding secure coding standards, with insights into OWASP principles
• Experienced in containerization tools (Docker) throughout the development lifecycle
• Advocate for test automation practices
• Capable of translating business requirements into AWS infrastructure solutions

Benefits

• Opportunities for significant professional growth and influence within the engineering community
• Collaborate closely with industry experts and senior leadership