The Role
Build and maintain Ascenda's loyalty platform backend that converts transactions to points and manages the points ledger. Work on services that handle high burst loads, contribute to frontend features (vanilla JS or frameworks), collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help expand the loyalty suite for additional financial instruments.
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Great to Meet You! We are Ascenda
Ascenda powers the growth of leading financial services brands worldwide with premium rewards programs that differentiate their products, drive profitable customer behaviors, and create sustained engagement.
We are behind the world-class rewards propositions of major banks and fintechs around the globe, including brands like American Express, Capital One, Brex, Revolut, Ramp, HSBC, Bank of New Zealand, Virgin Money (Australia), Bradesco (Brazil), ANZ (Australia), HDFC (India) and many others.
We are a thriving global Loyalty as a Service company and experiencing rapid expansion. Join our dynamic finance team as one of its earliest leaders, contributing to the development of our financial planning strategies as we strive for hypergrowth. Our team spans 20 cities worldwide, with dual headquarters in Singapore and New York, totaling 250 team members.
The Team
Ascenda's Loyalty applications power the processing logic of converting transactions to points, and storing the points ledger. We do this across many different clients with various requirements on the way we consume their data feed and earn rules. We also handle high burst load from our clients, with the largest being above 1 million a day. Not forgetting our capabilities to run campaigns to encourage more loyalty within our clients’ customers!
This year, we are looking into expanding our loyalty suite to more financial instruments. We’re excited to make this happen together with you!
Who we are looking for:
- Love building things. Passionate and get energised about using cutting-edge technology to build the next generation of amazing digital products.
- A team player, willing to help other developers, share knowledge and care deeply about the product you build.
- Enjoy meritocracy. Be judged by what you deliver and not what you speak
- Have some experience in at least one backend language (Ruby preferred, but not obligatory).
- Have some experience in building frontends, either in vanilla JS or using frameworks is a bonus
- Possess good communication skills, are not afraid of suggesting changes and improvements.
- A fast learner, always curious to learn new languages and libraries.
- Minimum Degree Holder (Fresh Graduates)
Why Join Ascenda?
Ascenda offers the unique opportunity to lead in the loyalty ecosystem space, shaping the future of rewards programs. We are passionate, we keep things simple, we focus on results, we work together & we innovate!
We have a rewarding working place that provides a:
- High growth environment & exponential career development
- Mobile & flexible work environment
- WFH office equipment allowance
- Medical insurance coverage
- Employee recognition programs
- Competitive compensation
- Travel perks & Employee rewards
Ascenda is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. Join us on our mission to make loyalty simple and rewarding for everyone, everywhere.
Ready to power growth for the financial services industry? Apply now! Together, we'll redefine what's possible.
Skills Required
- Minimum Degree Holder (Fresh Graduates)
- Some experience in at least one backend language
- Good communication skills
- Team player, willing to help other developers and share knowledge
- Fast learner, curious to learn new languages and libraries
- Ruby (preferred)
- Some experience in building frontends (vanilla JS or using frameworks)
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The Company
What We Do
We believe that the companies who win in the market are those who build deep, long-lasting relationships with their customers. That's why we deliver loyalty as a service, and make customer engagement effortless for leading brands, with the world's most connective rewards ecosystem.








