Backend Engineer

About BON

BON Credit is a revolutionary fintech-lifestyle app targeting Gen Z and millennials in the US. We incentivize positive financial habits, such as timely credit card payments, by offering rewards within a premium, design-focused experience. Our venture is supported by a strong network of global angel investors and advisors, and we are currently in a private beta phase.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proficient Backend Engineer to join our fast-paced, early-stage team. This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of backend architecture, APIs, and infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with our product, design, and AI teams to develop robust, secure, and scalable systems that power BON's core functionalities, including rewards logic and credit integrations. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about building impactful consumer products, solving complex fintech challenges, and growing within an ambitious, high-caliber environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and backend systems for the BON app.
• Architect secure, modular services capable of integrating with third-party fintech APIs (e.g., Plaid, Firebase).
• Collaborate with the frontend team to ensure seamless data flows and real-time updates.
• Implement event-driven logic and background jobs for reward tracking and referral programs.
• Manage and optimize database schemas, queries, and performance monitoring.
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code.
• Ensure backend services adhere to basic fintech security standards.
• Optimize existing codebase and processes for enhanced reliability and performance.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js with Express or NestJS.
• Expertise in PostgreSQL (or other SQL databases) and data modeling.
• Solid understanding of API development, JWT-based authentication, and role-based access control.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS.
• Experience integrating with third-party APIs.
• Comfortable with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and basic DevOps principles.

What We Value

• Product-first thinking: A deep understanding of the 'why' behind development.
• Ownership: Taking full accountability and delivering features rapidly.
• Startup mindset: Adaptability, iterative development, and proactivity.
• Security-consciousness: Prioritizing safety, privacy, and compliance.
• Clear communication: Articulating trade-offs, challenges, and progress effectively.

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