Software Engineer

This is a unique opportunity to join Feddi as the Founding Backend Engineer, the first technical hire, and a key member of the team shaping the future of the company. You’ll build and scale the core systems of Feddi, including the inaugural product, the Wallet MVP, working hands-on to create the architecture that powers real-time payments, wallet management, and secure transactions. You’ll have significant ownership and influence over the product’s technical direction and architecture, working closely with the founder and shaping the backend strategy from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Build the core ledger system to manage wallet balances, top-ups, and real-time transactions.
• Design, implement, and scale backend APIs to power the Feddi Wallet and integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems.
• Develop secure, reliable payment flows with third-party processors while ensuring compliance with PCI-DSS standards.
• Own the design and development of the reconciliation system to maintain financial accuracy across payment networks.
• Work with cloud infrastructure (AWS) to ensure scalability, performance, and security.
• Take ownership of the backend architecture, building the foundation for a scalable, future-proof platform.
• Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to ensure smooth integration between the backend and user interfaces.
• Build for reliability and performance, ensuring 24/7 uptime in a fast-paced, real-time environment.

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, preferably in fintech, payments, or startups with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Strong proficiency in Golang and experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Hands-on experience working with AWS or other cloud providers, with a focus on security, scalability, and containerization using Docker.
• Experience building secure systems with knowledge of PCI-DSS compliance and OAuth2 authentication protocols.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of the entire backend stack.
• A passion for solving complex problems and creating scalable solutions that drive real impact.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with non-technical stakeholders.