Senior Backend Engineer
at Stripe · Remote
About this role
Headquarters: Remote
URL: https://stripe.com
Stripe is looking for a senior backend engineer to help build the financial infrastructure of the internet. You'll work on scalable systems that handle millions of transactions per day.
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in Ruby, Go, or Java
- Experience with distributed systems and microservices
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/stripe-senior-backend-engineer
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