Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (Backend / Platform)Experience1014 years of professional software engineering experience with clear progression into system ownership, architecture and technical leadership.Role OverviewWe are hiring a Senior Engineer who operates at architect level while remaining hands‑on. This role owns backend and platform architecture, leads technical decision‑making and raises engineering standards across mission‑critical fintech systems.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Platform OwnershipDesign, evolve and govern backend and service architectures using PHP/Laravel and Python/FastAPI.Own REST API architecture including domain modelling, versioning, idempotency and security controls.Define and review HLDs/LLDs ensuring scalability, auditability and resilience.Drive decisions around data consistency, transactions and fault tolerance.Hands‑on EngineeringActively code on complex workflows, financial logic and core platform services.Review critical code paths for correctness, performance and security.Lead incident remediation through structured RCA and systemic fixes.Own technical debt prioritisation aligned with business and risk impact.Gen‑AI & Engineering ExcellenceEstablish AI‑assisted engineering practices for development, testing and documentation.Define responsible AI usage standards with strict data protection controls.Coach engineers on effective AI‑assisted workflows without compromising rigor.Data & ComplianceOwn data modelling strategies using MySQL and PostgreSQL.Ensure financial accuracy, traceability and regulatory compliance.Design systems with auditability and operational resilience as first‑class concerns.Leadership & InfluenceLead and mentor a small backend/platform team.Provide architectural direction and technical feedback.Partner with product, compliance, security and DevOps teams.Participate in hiring and technical interviews.Required SkillsExpert backend engineering in PHP/Laravel and Python/FastAPI.Deep experience with REST APIs and RDBMS systems.Strong grounding in clean architecture, testing and CI/CD.Proven experience in regulated or fintech environments.#J-18808-Ljbffr