**Backend Engineer – Fintech****Location:** San Francisco, CA, USA **Company:** Leoforce**About Leoforce** Leoforce is the innovative company behind Ira, an AI-powered recruiting platform that transforms talent discovery and engagement. By combining advanced AI with Talent Intelligence, Leoforce helps recruiters identify highly compatible candidates, reduce time-to-hire, and improve hiring outcomes. We foster a culture built on respect, integrity, and the freedom to innovate.**Why Join Us?**- **Career Growth:** Opportunities for continuous professional and personal development in a fast-growing industry.- **Cutting-Edge Technology:** Work on innovative AI-driven solutions shaping the future of talent acquisition.- **Collaborative Culture:** Inclusive, diverse, and high-performance work environment.- **Employee Empowerment:** Freedom to innovate with strong team support and shared values.**Position Overview** We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer with 5+ years of professional experience to join our fintech engineering team. The ideal candidate is passionate about backend development, scalable systems, and building secure, high-performance financial applications.**Key Responsibilities**- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs for fintech applications.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and high-quality solutions.- Optimize application performance, reliability, and security.- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and best-practice initiatives.- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend and system-level issues.**Required Qualifications**- Minimum 5 years of experience in backend engineering.- Strong proficiency in Python, Java, Node.js, or similar backend languages.- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.- Solid knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.- Fintech domain experience is highly preferred.**Preferred Qualifications**- Experience with microservices architecture.- Knowledge of security best practices for financial applications.- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.**Benefits**- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.- Career advancement and continuous learning opportunities.- Flexible and supportive work environment.- Access to modern tools, platforms, and cutting-edge technologies.Leoforce is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all employees.