Backend Engineer

Description: Astra is building infrastructure for moving money at scale, processing billions in transactions with high uptime. The Backend Engineer will develop features for financial systems, working on payments, fraud detection, compliance, and user management. Requirements: 3+ years of experience in software engineering with production backend systems. Proficient in algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems; experience with Python 3, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. Willingness to travel up to 15% annually. Benefits: Competitive compensation with equity in a growing fintech company. Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements and a focus on diversity and inclusion.