
About Nium
Effortless global payments for businesses and consumers
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA with 501-1000 employees
- $314 million raised in Series E funding
- Supports payouts in 190 countries and pay-ins in 35 markets
- Issued 31 million cards across 33 countries
Nium is a leading fintech company headquartered in the Financial District of San Francisco, CA, specializing in global payment services. The platform enables businesses to send, spend, and receive funds seamlessly across 190 countries in over 100 currencies, with real-time capabilities in 85 markets...
π Benefits
Nium offers comprehensive health insurance, a home office allowance, generous parental and family leave, and an employee assistance program. The compa...
π Culture
Nium fosters a culture of innovation and efficiency, focusing on redefining global payments through a single API. With a strong emphasis on regulatory...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Nium is hiring a Backend Engineer to build scalable and reliable backend systems. You'll work with Java to develop services and APIs that deliver value to customers. This position requires deep experience in backend development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have deep experience in building scalable and reliable backend systems using Java β you've designed and implemented services and APIs that deliver significant value to customers. You understand the intricacies of backend architecture and are adept at identifying gaps and future work for your team.
Your expertise in backend development allows you to proactively contribute to the teamβs success β you thrive in environments where you can make impactful contributions and help shape the future of the product. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
You possess strong problem-solving skills and can navigate complex technical challenges with ease β your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders sets you apart. You are committed to continuous learning and improvement, always seeking to enhance your skills and knowledge in backend technologies.
Desirable
Experience with real-time payment systems or financial technology is a plus β familiarity with cross-border payment infrastructures will help you understand the unique challenges and opportunities in this space. You are open to mentoring junior engineers and sharing your knowledge with the team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
What you'll do
As a Backend Engineer at Nium, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable backend systems that support our global payments infrastructure. You will work closely with product managers and other engineers to develop services and APIs that meet the needs of our customers. Your role will involve identifying gaps in the current systems and proposing solutions to enhance performance and reliability.
You will participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall architecture of the backend systems β your insights will help shape the direction of our technology stack. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and debugging complex issues, ensuring that our systems operate smoothly and efficiently.
Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work alongside cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new features and enhancements, making a direct impact on the user experience.
What we offer
At Nium, we offer a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will be part of a team that is shaping the future of global payments, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We value collaboration and support our employees in their career journeys, providing resources and training to help you succeed.
We believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate your needs. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the payments landscape and make a difference in the financial technology space.
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