**Backend Engineer – Fintech****Location:** San Francisco, CA, USA **Company:** Leoforce**About Leoforce** Leoforce is the innovative company behind Ira, the AI-powered recruiting technology that revolutionizes talent discovery and engagement. Ira combines advanced AI and Talent Intelligence to help recruiters find highly compatible candidates, reducing time-to-hire and ensuring success for every role. At Leoforce, we are passionate about empowering recruiters and job seekers with responsible AI that delivers unbiased, data-driven results. We foster a workplace built on respect, integrity, and the freedom to innovate.**Why Join Us?**- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional and personal advancement in a rapidly evolving industry.- Cutting-Edge Technology: Be part of a team working on revolutionary AI solutions that redefine talent acquisition.- Collaborative Environment: A culture that values diversity, creativity, and high performance.- Employee Empowerment: Freedom to innovate and make a difference while being supported by a team that values respect and integrity.**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.