Backend/API Engineer, Money as a Service

Who you are

You have a strong background in backend engineering, particularly in building scalable systems that support financial services. Your experience includes working with large-scale financial tracking systems, which has equipped you with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in managing financial data. You are comfortable with cloud-based services and have practical knowledge of technologies such as gRPC, GraphQL, Docker, and Kubernetes. You thrive in environments that require you to be a generalist, solving problems across various technologies and stacks to enhance user experiences for both internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable

You have a keen interest in entrepreneurial ventures and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where innovation is key. Your ability to adapt to new technologies and frameworks quickly will be a significant asset to our team. You are not just a coder; you are someone who thinks critically about the impact of your work on the global economy and strives to deliver solutions that delight users.

What you'll do

As a Backend/API Engineer at Stripe, you will be part of the Money as a Service team, where your primary responsibility will be to design and implement APIs that facilitate the movement and management of funds on a global scale. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our financial infrastructure is robust, secure, and scalable. Your role will involve writing clean, maintainable code and participating in code reviews to uphold our high standards of quality. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving issues in production systems, ensuring that our services remain reliable and performant.

In addition to coding, you will engage in architectural discussions, contributing your insights to improve our systems and processes. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow in their careers. Your work will directly impact how millions of businesses operate, making it essential that you approach your tasks with a user-centric mindset.

What we offer

At Stripe, we believe in empowering our employees to do their best work. You will have access to a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance. You will also have opportunities for professional development and growth, as we encourage our team members to pursue their interests and expand their skill sets. Join us in our mission to increase the GDP of the internet and make a meaningful impact on the global economy.