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Staff Backend Engineer - Shared Services
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- Posted 3 days ago · via Workable
Design and lead large-scale distributed systems for a fintech unicorn
As a Staff Backend Engineer in Shared Services, you'll establish technical standards and lead the design of scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure backend systems. You'll work on critical problems like KYC reliability, partner integrations, and services behind portfolio and homepage. You'll also mentor Senior Engineers and stay hands-on with implementation for complex components.
Why This Role?
Direct founder access, real impact from day one
Key Responsibilities
- Define technical direction and architecture for backend systems across multiple teams
- Lead the design of scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure services
- Mentor Senior Engineers and grow technical leadership across the team
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Proven record of designing and running large-scale distributed systems
- Highly proficient in Java and Go
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Required Skills
javagosystem designbackend developmenttechnical leadershipArchitecture
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Founded to transform retail finance, Ajaib Group is an Indonesian fintech unicorn breaking barriers to financial access.…
Salary Context
Similar Engineering roles on LokerDollar pay around $212.5k/yr (range $5.2k–1000k/yr, n=374 active listings).
Hiring at Ajaib
Ajaib has 22 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since Sep 8, 2026 — across Engineering.
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Market context
- UNKNOWNThis listing states no pay. Role median is $212,500/year (n=374 pay-disclosing listings).
- VERIFIEDAjaib: 33 postings in the last 3 months, 33 all-time on LokerDollar.
- VERIFIEDCompany first seen Sep 8, 2026.
- VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 25, 2026.
- VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 25, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Staff Backend Engineer - Shared Services at Ajaib a remote job?
- Yes, this is a regional remote role (Asia-Pacific). Check the listing for location requirements.
- What type of employment is Staff Backend Engineer - Shared Services at Ajaib?
- This is a full time position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at Ajaib.
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