Senior Software Engineer, Platform (Backend-Focused)

Senior Software Engineer, Platform (Backend-Focused) About Reap Reap is a global financial technology company headquartered in Hong Kong with employees across multiple countries. We enable financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide by combining traditional finance with stablecoins for efficient money movement. Through our stablecoin-powered corporate cards, payments, and expense management tools, we streamline financial operations and help businesses scale. Our APIs enable businesses to integrate stablecoin-enabled finance into their own products and services—from issuing Visa cards to facilitating cross-border payments. Backed by leading investors including Acorn Pacific, Index Ventures and HashKey Capital, Reap is building the future of borderless, stablecoin-enabled finance. Your Mission Awaits Integration design & development : Architect, build, and maintain robust integrations between our platform and external third-party systems. Ensure scalability, reliability, and security within our AWS environment. API engineering : Design and implement well-structured APIs and services that enable seamless data exchange across platforms, following best practices in versioning, authentication, and error handling. Cloud delivery & infrastructure : Build and operate services on AWS with strong CI/CD practices and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to enable reliable, repeatable deployments. Observability & reliability : Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for integrations. Investigate incidents, resolve root causes, and proactively harden systems against recurrence. AI-assisted engineering : Use AI tools in day-to-day development (e.g., for code generation, debugging, test creation, and documentation) and help establish practical AI adoption across the team. Your Superpowers Experience : 6+ years in backend or platform engineering, with a strong focus on system integrations, workflow orchestration, and API-driven solutions. Backend: Preferably Node.js + TypeScript, with strong experience building APIs and working with event-driven/serverless systems. Open to strong backend engineers with other languages (e.g., Go, Java, Python) who can ramp up quickly. Cloud & delivery : Strong AWS experience and solid CI/CD practices (build/test/release pipelines, deployment automation, and operating production services). AI-assisted coding: Comfortable using AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex) and familiar with integrating LLM APIs (e.g., MCP, RAG). Database management : Hands-on experience with relational databases (AWS Aurora, PostgreSQL, MySQL), including schema design and ORM frameworks (TypeORM). Problem solving : Strong analytical mindset with the ability to debug complex integration flows and resolve issues across multiple systems. Domain advantage : Experience in fintech, payments, crypto, or financial services integrations is a plus. Why You'll Love it Here A high-impact role in a rapidly growing fintech startup Flexible hybrid/remote work environment with a global, collaborative team Insurance coverage after probation Reap Card stipend Use of AI tools at work, and the space to learn, experiment, and grow with them A culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning After submitting your application, please check your inbox for a confirmation email. If you don't see it, kindly check your spam or junk folder and adjust your settings to ensure future communication reaches your inbox. You can follow the steps here . Department Engineering Locations Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong Remote status Fully Remote About Reap Reap is a leading global payment technology provider that enables financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide. By merging traditional finance with digital assets, bridging disparate economies, and connecting key financial players, we are transforming the financial landscape into a more interconnected and interoperable space for efficient money movement. With stablecoin-enabled corporate cards, payout solutions, and expense management tools, we streamline financial operations and empower businesses to scale. Our APIs enable businesses to embed finance into their own products and services, from issuing Visa cards to facilitating cross-border payments. Reap is supported by a strong network of investors, including Acorn Pacific Ventures, Arcadia Funds, HashKey Capital, Hustle Fund, Fresco Capital, Abacus Ventures, and Payment Asia.