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# Engineer, Payments Infrastructure

- **Company:** Recruiting from Scratch
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $180,000 - $250,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Code Review, Computer Programming, Payment Systems, Systems Analysis, Open Source Technology, Cloud Services, Blockchain, Server Administration, Web Applications, Uniswap, Backend, Web3.js, Microservices
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/engineer-payments-infrastructure-new-york-ny--269b5c0d-82d5-43a5-a0b5-eb2eb5ef44df

## About the Role

Cryptography, Seed Funding, Blockchain, Financial Services, Startup, Internet Application, Software Administration, Contract Creation, Systems Analysis, Performance Analysis, * 4+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a focus on Web3 technologies.

 * Proven track record of building scalable applications and payment systems.
 * Strong proficiency in programming languages relevant to backend development.
 * Experience with blockchain technology and smart contracts.
 * Familiarity with agile methodologies and collaborative development practices.

Preferred

 * Experience in the fintech or crypto industry.
 * Knowledge of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
 * Familiarity with cloud services and microservices architecture.
 * Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the blockchain community.

## Description

* Design and implement backend systems that support Web3 applications and payment infrastructures.
 * Collaborate with a team of engineers to enhance the scalability and reliability of payment solutions.
 * Develop smart contracts and integrate them into existing systems to streamline transactions.
 * Analyze system performance and optimize backend processes for increased efficiency.
 * Contribute to the architectural decisions that shape the future of the company's technology stack.
 * Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
 * Work closely with product and design teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.