Backend Engineer
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Requirements
• Impact-Driven: You prioritise solving real business problems with reliable, maintainable code over just closing tickets. • Technically Grounded: You have strong experience building scalable backends in Java, making smart architectural trade-offs. • High Ownership: You don’t wait to be told what to do. You take full responsibility for your systems from design to deployment. • Collaborative: You communicate clearly with Product and Engineering, prioritizing shared success over individual credit. • Curious: You actively seek feedback and look for ways to improve both your skills and the broader system. • 3+ years building backend systems in Java. • Strong command of PostgreSQL (optimisation/isolation) and Redis. • Experience with async workflows (Kafka, co-routines) and DDD. • Proficiency with Docker, observability stacks, and REST principles. • Bonus: CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions) & a CS Degree. • The Interview Process • Chat with a Talent Partner (30 mins) • Behaviours & Culture (60 mins) • Pair Programming (90 mins), System Design (30 mins) • Final Interview (30 mins)
Responsibilities
• Integrate high-value payout partners and launch new currency corridors. • Architect abstraction layers to normalise money movement across global banking systems. • Design and ship scalable, secure, cloud-native backend features with a focus on simplicity, data consistency, and financial privacy. • Take end-to-end responsibility for technical design, documentation, gradual rollouts, and on-call rotation ("you build it, you run it"). • Uphold rigorous standards through automated testing, clean code practices, monitoring SLAs and SLOs. • Drive cross-functional impact by partnering with teams outside of engineering to deliver compliant financial products that align with customer needs and regulatory standards.
Benefits
• Love shouldn’t be expensive, yet those working hardest for their families often face predatory fees and banking exclusion. We're changing this. • At LemFi, you won’t be just a cog in a machine. Whether designing products, scaling operations, or telling our story, you’ll tackle complex challenges with real, immediate impact. Your work goes beyond metrics - it puts money back in families’ pockets and offers access to the previously excluded. Join us to make a meaningful difference, where high performance is a lifeline for millions. • Our Values: How We Win • Sharp Customer Focus 🎯 We cut through the noise and prioritize ruthlessly based on what drives real value. • Lead with Data 📊 We trade instinct for insight. We test, analyze, and own the outcomes. • Ownership 🤝 We take responsibility for global outcomes, not just local wins. • Grit 💪 We navigate ambiguity with resilience and keep pushing until the customer feels the impact. • You can connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram and if you haven't already, download the app on the App Store or Google Play. • Diversity & Inclusion at LemFi • To build the best financial tools for the global diaspora, we need a team that reflects the world we serve. We welcome builders from all walks of life who embody our values over a perfect resume. • Don’t meet every single requirement in the job ad? Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they don't check every box. If you are excited about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right person for this, or other roles.