Senior Backend Engineer

Sphere Labs

. Work on long term major systems supporting our customers and their accounts.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software engineering with a focus on high-quality code development, system integration, and API functionality. Proficient in problem-solving within fast-paced environments while collaborating effectively with sales teams and third-party vendors.

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Software EngineeringAPI DevelopmentTypeScriptPostgreSQLProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentCode QualitySystem IntegrationScalabilityTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GCSWeb Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

PaymentsCryptoWeb3Fintech

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PostgresTypeScriptWeb3

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on long term major systems supporting our customers and their accounts.
Work closely with our sales team to understand the current pain points of our customers.
Work with third party vendors to integrate various systems.
Expose core functionalities through our API.
Research issues raised by clients & customers and help resolve them.
Write high-quality code with an emphasis on scalability, stability, and traceability.
Create and maintain technical documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is a plus; alternatively an extensive history of independent code development.
Proven experience as a software engineer, with a minimum of 6 years of experience.
Experience taking products to production and managing their maintenance, scaling, and changes / upgrades.
Experience within payments, crypto / web3, and fintech are plus but are not required.
Proficiency in common web technologies and either a proficiency with or a willingness to learn: TypeScript, GCS, PostgreSQL, etc.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sphere Pay is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.