Senior backend engineer (posted by staffing firm Agilus) building financial infrastructure for high-volume, mission-critical transactions, on-site in Toronto 5 days/week. Core stack: Node.js/NestJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and GCP (Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run), with ledger/ledger-systems and payments domain experience.
Hiring: Fast-moving interview process with decisions often made within 7–8 days.
We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the core engineering team and help build the financial infrastructure powering high-volume, mission-critical transactions.
Must Haves:
8+ years of backend engineering experience
3+ years of experience in fintech, payments, or financial technology
Strong experience with Node.js/NestJS, TypeScript & PostgreSQL
Experience with ledger systems, double-entry bookkeeping, or financial data modeling
Proven experience scaling backend systems handling high transaction volumes
Experience with GCP — Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run
Experience integrating financial/payment APIs
Familiarity with PCI DSS, SOC 2, or similar regulatory frameworks
Nice to Have
Real-time payments or instant settlement experience
Experience in a high-growth fintech environment
If you’re a Senior Backend Engineer with strong fintech/payments experience and are interested in building financial systems at scale, I’d love to connect.