(Senior) Backend Engineer (FinTech / SaaS)

Taipei City, Taiwan on site Until 9/7/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 9, 2026 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description

Our client is a fast-growing international technology company building modern fintech and SaaS platforms for the healthcare sector in the US market.

Backed by experienced founders, global investors, and a highly entrepreneurial leadership team, the company is focused on transforming operational and financial workflows through scalable software products and intelligent automation.

They are currently expanding their engineering team in Taiwan and are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer Lead to help drive the development of core platform and financial infrastructure capabilities.

This position is ideal for an experienced backend engineer who enjoys building scalable systems, working on fintech-related products, and contributing within a fast-moving startup environment.

You will play a key role in designing and developing backend services, integrating financial and payment-related APIs, and helping shape technical architecture decisions as the platform continues to scale.

The role requires close collaboration with international stakeholders, including teams based in the United States, so strong English communication skills and flexibility to overlap with US working hours are important.

What you will do:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend APIs and platform services
  • Develop backend systems using Node.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL
  • Integrate with banking, payment, and financial APIs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional product and engineering teams on new platform capabilities
  • Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
  • Ensure backend reliability, performance, and scalability
  • Support the development of fintech and SaaS product features for international markets
  • Work closely with overseas stakeholders and distributed engineering teams

What you will need:

  • Strong backend engineering experience with modern JavaScript ecosystems
  • 3-5+  years of software engineering experience
  • Deep experience with and understanding of:
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Express.js framework
  • APIs
  • Databases (PostgreSQL)
  • Architecture
  • Fintech web applications
  • Good understanding of API design and backend system integration
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced startup or product-driven environments
  • Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Fluent English communication skills are essential
  • Ability to work flexible hours to collaborate with US-based teams
  • Candidates should already be based in Taipei
About this role

Summary

Develop scalable backend APIs, integrate financial APIs, and collaborate on fintech SaaS platforms.

Job title

Senior Backend Engineer Lead

Experience level

3-5+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Candidates must be based in Taipei; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

JavaScriptNode.jsExpress.jsAPIsPostgreSQLarchitecturefintech

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

JavaScriptNode.jsExpress.jsAPIsFintech
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Taipei, Taiwan

On-site City