About this opportunity
Prestige Staffing lists this Senior Software Engineer opportunity in santa monica, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We’re seeking a seasoned engineer to help build the backbone of the Internet of Money. In this role, you’ll architect and scale the systems behind global remittances, digital wallets, and decentralized financial infrastructure—leveraging blockchain technology and modern backend architecture.
You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams around the world to deliver secure, high-performance solutions that support our expanding user base. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of accessible, telecom-integrated financial services on a truly global scale.
Senior Backend Engineer to help scale our backend infrastructure and core remittance systems.
What You’ll Be Doing
Design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs for the remittance platform
Build and optimize high-performance microservices capable of processing 20,000+ requests per second
Interface with blockchain components, mobile apps (iOS/Android), and third-party APIs (e.g., KYC, fraud, banking systems)
Support integration of external financial systems, including banks and payment partners
Implement secure solutions to manage KYC, PII, and financial transaction data
Collaborate across engineering, product, and compliance teams globally to deliver features securely and efficiently
Maintain observability, monitoring, and support practices for production systems
Looking For
5+ years of backend or systems engineering experience
Strong experience with Rust, or deep expertise in another strongly typed systems language (e.g., C++, Go)
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
Proficiency in SQL and experience working with large-scale data pipelines
Demonstrated ability to write secure, high-performance, maintainable code
Comfort operating in fast-paced, startup environments with global, distributed teams
Strong communication skills, especially across time zones
Nice to Have
Experience with blockchain node development (e.g., Substrate) or DeFi protocols
Prior exposure to financial services, digital wallets, or remittance products
Background working with KYC/AML, compliance tools, or fraud prevention systems
Familiarity with event-driven systems, Kafka, or analytics pipelines
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Information Technology
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Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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Worksite address
santa monica, CA, 90403, US
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