Software Engineer

Software Engineer – Full Stack (Backend Focus)

Seed Stage Payments Start-Up

Denver, CO (Hybrid)

$150K–190K + Equity

The Company:

Our client is a well-funded, seed-stage start-up aiming to transform the cross-border payments space. With a mission to modernize how money moves globally, they’re building the foundational infrastructure for faster, more efficient transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs to support high-throughput payment processing

Contribute across the stack as needed, with a focus on backend services and architecture

Collaborate with the founding team to define and evolve engineering best practices

Work closely with product and design to turn complex problems into elegant solutions

Help shape a modern codebase using tools like TypeScript, NestJS/Node, React, Postgres, AWS, and Docker

Prioritize reliability, security, and performance from day one

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience building robust backend or full stack systems in a production environment

High Energy individual

Solid understanding of API design, system architecture, and performance optimization

Comfortable contributing to frontend codebases using React, even if backend is your focus

Startup or fintech/payments experience is a plus

Motivated self-starter who thrives in fast-moving, ownership-driven environments

Why Join:

Impact: Join a small, focused team and make foundational contributions to an ambitious product

Compensation: Competitive salary, equity, and benefits

Team: Work with experienced engineers and entrepreneurs tackling a real-world problem

Flexibility: Hybrid work model based in Denver