Senior TypeScript Developer

About Us

UMO is a stealth-mode FinTech venture aiming to evolve the way people experience money by building a unified, AI-powered, yet deeply human modern money platform across fiat, crypto, and investments - subject to regulatory approvals. The platform is being designed to break down traditional barriers to money across access, assets, and experience, enabling simpler, more adaptive ways for people to interact with financial services.

We are currently developing our MVP and navigating licensing requirements, with a multidisciplinary team of 100+ people representing 20+ nationalities. With our headquarters in the UAE and offices in Portugal and Ukraine, we are united behind a shared ambition and a relentless focus on serving our customers.

What You'll Do

Development of high-load microservices in TypeScript within a tech-driven fintech startup. We are looking for an experienced engineer capable of making architectural decisions, working with distributed systems, and scaling backend infrastructure for data-related tasks.

Environment:

• Language: TypeScript (Node.js)
• Storage: PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, Clickhouse
• Transport: gRPC / HTTP / RabbitMQ / Kafka
• Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Flux
• DevOps: Terraform / Helm (optional)
• Metrics & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of high-load microservices using TypeScript.
• Design of data pipelines and data storage systems.
• Working with queues and asynchronous tasks, data streams, and data lakes.
• Writing unit and integration tests.
• Performance and resource consumption optimization for Node.js environments.
• Participation in architectural decision-making.
• Production system support.

Requirements

• 4+ years of commercial experience in backend development with a focus on TypeScript/Node.js.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience in building DWH systems or data pipelines.
• Experience with queue systems and message brokers.
• Excellent understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency in TypeScript.
• Experience in designing and scaling distributed systems.
• Ability to read and improve existing code.
• Proficient in Git and Docker.
• Experience with PostgreSQL / Redis.
• English proficiency — B2 level.

 Nice to Have

• Experience working with blockchain infrastructure.
• Experience in developing distributed systems (clustering, replication).
• Knowledge of Go (Golang).

Start-up Benefits

• Compensation: A highly competitive salary package that recognizes your expertise and contribution.
• Modern Work Culture: Embrace a remote-first environment with flexible working hours, designed to support your work-life harmony.
• Generous Time Off: Annual Leave- 24 days, dedicated paid sick leave, and Public Holidays.
• Professional Evolution: Grow your skills with a dedicated learning budget and clear pathways for accelerated career development.
• Meaningful Impact: Join a world-class team building a prestigious, next-generation modern money platform that is redefining the future of finance.