Senior Fullstack Engineer

This role is remote from anywhere in Europe, although we have a preference for Portugal, Ukraine or Romania.

Who We Are

Payset, a UK-based online international payments solution authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), offers multi-currency accounts and currency exchange to businesses worldwide. We save clients time and money and open up new regions and possibilities for their business by simplifying how they pay and get paid locally and internationally. Our mission is to foster enduring client relationships while refining our product technology and expanding into new markets. If you have experience in fintech or a related field, we’d love to have you join our fast-growing company!

The Opportunity

As we continue to grow, we seek a dynamic and experienced Senior Fullstack Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working in small, agile product teams. You'll be surrounded by smart, ambitious, and awesome coworkers who value focus time and getting things done. We leverage a state-of-the-art tech stack including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, React, NodeJS, GraphQL, Cypress, Jest, AWS, and Docker to build amazing products.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and ship user-facing features with React and TypeScript, delivering clean, maintainable code that follows modern component patterns and accessibility guidelines.

• Build responsive UIs and collaborate closely with designers to translate Figma mock-ups into production-ready experiences.

• Integrate frontend applications with backend services, defining clear data contracts and error-handling conventions that keep the UX seamless.

• Develop and maintain services using Node.js and other modern frameworks.

• Design and optimize database schemas and queries for PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

• Build and own microservices and REST APIs, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and maintainable.

• Implement and optimize REST API Gateway, GraphQL, and other relevant technologies to enhance application performance and scalability within the AWS environment.

• Utilize Docker for containerization to ensure scalability and reliability of backend services.

• Work closely with the DevOps team to deploy and manage backend services on AWS.

• Continuously evaluate and improve our backend development processes and frameworks.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in backend development, applying best practices to our processes.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

You will thrive in this role if:

• You often take the initiative and seek ownership of your work.

• You are a proactive problem solver, always seeking innovative solutions and continuously improving processes.

• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• You thrive in a collaborative environment, valuing team input and ensuring alignment with project goals.

• Experience in Fintech industry software is a plus.

How we work

• Small and agile product teams

• Smart, ambitious, and awesome coworkers

• No unnecessary meetings - we value focus time.

• Our tech stack includes state-of-the-art tools such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, React, NodeJS, GraphQL, Cypress, Jest, AWS, and Docker.

What makes us Payset:

At Payset, we embody a unique ethos that sets us apart. Working here means embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, a thirst for knowledge, and a commitment to enjoyment with true ownership for what you do. Our team spans the globe, bringing together diverse talents united by a shared passion for delivering unparalleled experiences to our customers. We strive to work with the best talent in the industry, fostering an environment where excellence thrives. In addition to the opportunity to collaborate and learn from top-notch colleagues, we offer a range of benefits designed to support our team members' well-being and professional growth.

Diversity

At the heart of our team lies a belief in the strength of diversity. It's not just a goal—it's about embracing our differences to fuel our collective power. We work to create an inclusive and fair environment where every individual's unique perspective boosts our innovation. By valuing our diversity, we foster a sense of belonging where everyone plays a vital role in our shared success.