Software Engineer (FinTech – Remote)

Software Engineer (FinTech – Remote)

Company: Astra Inc

Location: Fully Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-time

Salary: $40,000 - $70,000 USD per hourly



About Astra Inc

Astra is a U.S.-based fintech infrastructure company dedicated to providing cutting-edge payment APIs and money movement solutions for businesses. We empower fintech's, financial institutions, and software platforms to build secure, scalable payment experiences without the need to develop complex banking infrastructure from scratch. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the future of finance.



Job Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our fully remote team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining the core services that power Astra's payment infrastructure. You will work on challenging problems in a collaborative environment, contributing directly to a product that enables seamless financial transactions for our clients. The ideal candidate is a passionate problem-solver with a strong technical background and a keen interest in the FinTech industry.



Responsibilities

* Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services and APIs.

* Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code that adheres to our high standards.

* Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality features.

* Contribute to key architectural decisions and help shape the technical direction of our platform.

* Uphold the security and reliability of our payment systems through best practices and rigorous testing.

* Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.

* Participate actively in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to foster a culture of excellence.



Qualifications

* Professional experience in a software engineering role.

* Strong proficiency in a modern backend programming language (e.g., Go, Python, Java, or similar).

* Solid experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.

* A good understanding of database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL.

* Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

* A strong grasp of software development best practices, including version control (Git), continuous integration, and automated testing.

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.

* Superb communication and collaboration skills, essential for thriving in a remote-first team.

* A demonstrable interest in the financial technology sector is highly desirable.



Benefits

* A competitive salary package.

* The flexibility of a fully remote working arrangement.

* Generous holiday allowance.

* Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.

* A collaborative and forward-thinking company culture.