Senior Software Engineer

Remote in Remote, DC, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $175,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year
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Job Details

Skills

  • Startups
  • Amazon Lambda
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Encryption
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Taxes
  • Banking
  • Payments
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • Amazon Web Services
  • GraphQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • IT Management
  • Collaboration
  • Insurance
  • SAP BASIS

Summary

This fully remote opportunity is with a fast-growing fintech startup building modern payment infrastructure used by businesses around the world. The company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to develop and scale mission-critical systems using TypeScript, Node.js, AWS Lambda, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL in a full-time capacity.

The best part of this role is the level of ownership. You'll join a highly experienced engineering team where you'll influence architecture decisions, build systems that move real money globally, and work directly on complex fintech and compliance challenges. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving difficult backend problems while gaining exposure to payments, security, tax automation, and large-scale distributed systems.

Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of backend engineering experience in production environments
Strong experience with TypeScript and Node.js
Expertise designing and optimizing PostgreSQL data models
Hands-on experience building GraphQL APIs
Experience with AWS Lambda and serverless architectures
Infrastructure-as-Code experience with CloudFormation or Serverless Framework
Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure handling of sensitive data
Experience integrating third-party APIs and building resilient distributed systems

Desired Skills & Experience
Experience building or maintaining high-scale APIs
Background in fintech, payments, compliance, tax, or banking systems
Experience with Hasura GraphQL
Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as Sentry and OpenTelemetry
Experience supporting international users, multi-currency payments, or cross-border transactions

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
40% TypeScript / Node.js Development
30% AWS Serverless Architecture
20% GraphQL & PostgreSQL
10% Security, Observability & Integrations

Daily Responsibilities
75% Hands On Development
10% Architecture & Technical Leadership
15% Team Collaboration

The Offer
$175,000-$200,000 Base Salary + Equity

You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Stock Options
Unlimited PTO

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future
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  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 893579
  • Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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