
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...
🎁 Benefits
Nium offers comprehensive health insurance, a home office allowance, generous parental and family leave, and an employee assistance program. The compa...
🌟 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 Senior Full Stack Engineer to shape the technical direction of their remittance products. You'll work with Java, JavaScript, and React to enhance user experience and performance. This role requires a strong background in full-stack development.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a seasoned full-stack engineer with at least 5 years of experience in building scalable applications. You have a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies, and you are comfortable working with Java, JavaScript, and frameworks like React. You care deeply about user experience and performance, ensuring that the applications you build are not only functional but also delightful to use.
You have a proven track record of shaping technical direction and leading by example. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring junior engineers, helping them grow their skills and confidence. You understand the importance of clean architecture and disciplined shipping, and you are committed to delivering high-quality code.
Your experience includes working with cross-border payment systems or similar financial technologies, giving you insights into the unique challenges and opportunities in this space. You are familiar with agile methodologies and have experience in participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
Desirable
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus, as is familiarity with microservices architecture. You are also open to learning new technologies and adapting to the evolving needs of the team and the business.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for building the next wave of remittance products at Nium. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement features that enhance the user experience. Your work will involve both front-end and back-end development, ensuring that the applications you build are robust and scalable.
You will lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions, helping to shape the future of Nium's payment infrastructure. You will also be involved in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to your peers and ensuring that best practices are followed across the team.
As a senior engineer, you will mentor junior team members, helping them to develop their skills and grow within the company. You will foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, encouraging your team to share knowledge and learn from one another.
You will also be responsible for monitoring application performance and troubleshooting issues as they arise. Your analytical skills will be crucial in identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions that enhance the overall performance of the applications.
What we offer
At Nium, you will be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of global payments. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
We believe in the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support our employees. You will have the chance to work on innovative projects that have a real impact on the way businesses operate globally.
Join us at Nium and be part of a mission-driven company that is transforming the payments landscape. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your passion and willingness to learn are what matter most.
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