About The Company
Merge helps global businesses collect, hold, and move money globally in real time across any currency via a single API. Headquartered in London, we are backed by top-tier investors, including Octopus Ventures and Coinbase. Our team has worked with PayPal, Google, Visa, and on Stripe's international expansion.
We are expanding across our offices in London, Paris and Bangalore. If you are highly self-driven, thrive in an environment committed to excellence and enjoy solving challenging problems at the intersection of global payments and treasury management for global B2B platforms, we'd love to have you join the journey with Merge!
Learn More About Us
Website: https://www.merge.money/
In The News
- Merge significantly expands currency offering
- Merge receives in-principle French EMI licence
Role Overview
As a Backend Engineer at Merge, you will play a pivotal role in revolutionising financial transactions for businesses through our advanced B2B fintech solutions. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to designing and implementing robust API solutions that enhance efficiency and scalability for our B2B clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimise scalable backend services and APIs using Go/Python.
- Collaborate closely with product management and frontend teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of backend systems through rigorous testing and continuous improvement.
- Implement best practices in API design, including versioning, caching, and authentication.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, testing, and production environments.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in backend technologies, sharing insights and proposing innovations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of proven experience in backend development using Go and/or Python, with a strong understanding of software engineering principles.
- Experience developing and maintaining APIs for B2B platforms, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Familiarity with micro-services architecture and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP).
- Knowledge of database systems, both relational and NoSQL, and proficiency in SQL.
- Experience working with distributed datastore and messaging systems (eg. HBase, Kafka, Elasticsearch, etc.)
- Previous exposure to fintech environments is advantageous but optional.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to learning and development.
Why Join Merge
- Be a part of a dynamic and innovative team that's shaping the future of global payments.
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
