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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Engineer - Payments Platform - **Company:** The Choice, Inc. - **Location:** Broomfield, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Payment Systems, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Redis, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, Google Cloud, Backend, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0f4eee62723f2003 ## About the Role Required: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent field, OR 5+ years of experience in software design and development * Basic knowledge of Google Cloud Platform or AWS and containerization/infrastructure-as-code tools (Docker, Terraform) * Thorough understanding of Object-Oriented Design and Development * Experience with software testing methodologies and strategies * Mastery of Python and an ability to learn new technologies quickly * Very comfortable with SQL and noSQL databases, such as Postgres and Redis * Understanding of Git/Source Control best practices * Ability to adjust priorities to delivery schedules * Must have a passion for building GREAT software Preferred: * Experience in payments, fintech, banking, or financial infrastructure * familiarity with payment rails such as: ACH, card networks (Visa/Mastercard), mobile wallets, experience integrating with third-party financial services or payment processors * Experience working with systems that handle sensitive financial or personal data and require strong security practices * Experience designing and implementing ledgering or financial record systems ## Description Relentless Ownership. We take responsibility end to end. If it is ours, we own it until the outcome is achieved. * Find the Right Way Forward. When the work matters, we focus on solutions. We don't get stuck on obstacles or default to "no." If something aligns with our vision and improves outcomes for clients or recipients, we ask how to make it happen. * Lead with Integrity. We act in ways that make us worthy of trust from clients, consumers, and each other. We do not trade trust for speed, convenience, or short-term economics., Choice Digital is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who can take responsibility for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend software systems. You'll be joining a growing team of passionate Software Engineers who foster a culture of shared ownership, teamwork, and engineering excellence. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will help build the infrastructure that powers large-scale consumer disbursements. This includes systems responsible for: * Payment orchestration across multiple rails (ACH, prepaid cards, digital wallets, and checks) * Transaction lifecycle management, settlement, and reconciliation * Fraud detection and risk decisioning * Ledgering and financial record systems * High-reliability APIs used by enterprise clients to initiate and track payments Our platform processes large volumes of financial transactions and requires systems that are secure, observable, and highly resilient., Technical Architecture & Execution * Design, build, and own various backends components of the Choice Digital platform * Collaborate with the engineering team to design and implement solutions using micro-service and service-oriented architectures * Enhance existing DevOps for best practices for continuous integration, testing, deployment, and scaling * Ensure implementation meets the highest quality and security standards Strategic Planning & Governance * Work directly with Product Management and Engineering Management to plan and prioritize work * Own backend components, and establish and enforce standards for security and quality across the platform ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [APIs and Architecture for scaling omnichannel payments](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/90-apis-and-architecture-for-scaling-omnichannel-payments) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Fintech Rebellion: How Developers Are Disrupting the Future of Commerce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/596-fintech-rebellion-how-developers-are-disrupting-the-future-of-commerce) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)