Sr. Backend Engineer
AplazoJob Description
📋 Description Own features end-to-end — Scope, design, build, test, and ship features independently Write quality code — Deliver clean, testable, well-documented code with strong testing discipline Unblock the team — Proactively help teammates debug issues and remove blockers Handle on-call — Confidently respond to incidents using observability tools Mentor newer engineers — Support E1s through pairing, onboarding, and code review Leverage AI daily — Use AI tools to accelerate coding, debugging, testing, and learning 🎯 Requirements 3+ years building backend systems Strong experience with Java (Python/Go a plus) Good understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructure Strong testing discipline—unit tests, integration tests, edge cases Systematic debugging skills across service boundaries AI Fluency — Uses AI tools daily for coding, debugging, and test generation 🎁 Benefits Real ownership and impact in a Series B fintech Opportunity to shape how millions of people access credit Growth and learning in a fast-growing fintech