Synctera

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Job Description: • Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend services in Go (Golang) • Design and implement robust, secure, and scalable payment processing systems supporting both real-time and batch payment rails • Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of critical financial services • Enhance and maintain a double-entry ledger system to reflect financial transactions across accounts • Build integrations with third-party payment processors and vendors • Find cleaner, simpler ways to solve technical problems and improve existing systems • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to solve engineering problems • Partner with Product and Engineering teams to understand complex financial services challenges and design solutions • Identify and implement process improvements and development best practices that raise the bar for quality and efficiency • Advocate for and mentor software engineers in development best practices, fostering skill and knowledge-sharing across the team Requirements: • 4-6+ years of professional work experience as a software engineer • Experience with Go or a comparable structured and opinionated language • Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases • Experience with at least one major cloud provider, preferably Google Cloud • Experience in using and creating RESTful APIs, which will be consumed by our frontend engineers and our customers • Nice to have: • Experience being a part of early-stage, fast-moving engineering teams • Experience with Python / GitLab APIs / Google Cloud APIs • Familiarity with payment rails and financial systems • Knowledge of ISO 20022 or other financial messaging standards Benefits: • 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for US and Canadian employees and dependents • Employer contribution to HSA for US employees • Annual HCSA and generous extended health care coverage for Canadian employees and dependents • 401(k) for US employees and RRSP for Canadian employees • Mental health resources available for all employees • Unlimited paid time off • Generous paid new parent leave program • Home office setup stipend • Stock options program for all employees • Growth potential and opportunity to have a significant impact at an early stage of our company's journey • Working alongside a skilled and passionate team