Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with 7+ years of experience in building scalable, high-performance backend systems and distributed applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in backend development, cloud-based architectures, and API design, with experience in financial services, fintech, or other data-intensive environments considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend services and APIs
• Build and optimize microservices and distributed systems to support high-volume applications
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable solutions
• Design and implement secure, scalable data models and database architectures
• Integrate with internal and external systems through RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures
• Ensure application performance, reliability, security, and maintainability
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical strategy
• Maintain high engineering standards through code reviews, testing, and best practices
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive continuous improvements

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in backend software development
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Java, C#, Node.js, Python, or Go
• Experience building and maintaining REST APIs and backend services
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and/or NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and scalable system architecture
• Experience with Git and modern development workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in financial services, fintech, banking, or payment systems
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and data protection best practices
• Experience with messaging and streaming platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures
• Exposure to high-availability and mission-critical systems

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Comfortable working with cross-functional and global teams

Nice to Have:

• Experience with trading platforms, financial systems, or real-time data processing applications.
• Previous experience scaling enterprise-grade backend platforms serving large user bases.

Matrix is a global, dynamic, and fast‑growing technology services and consulting company with over 17,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 2001, Matrix has grown through significant organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, executing some of the largest and most impactful technology projects in the market.

We specialize in the design, development, and implementation of advanced technologies, software solutions, and digital products. Our services include infrastructure and consulting, IT outsourcing and offshore delivery, training and assimilation programs, and acting as a trusted implementation and delivery partner for the world’s leading software vendors.

With deep expertise across both the private and public sectors—spanning Finance, Telecom, Healthcare, Hi‑Tech, Education, Defense, and Security—Matrix serves a strong customer base in Israel alongside a continuously expanding global client portfolio.

At Matrix, our people are at the heart of our success. We are a community of talented, creative, and dedicated professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. We actively attract, develop, and retain top talent, recognizing that every employee’s contribution is critical to our continued growth and future success.

Matrix’s success is built on a challenging and engaging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and growth—together.

Join the winning team. Be challenged, grow your career, and enjoy the journey in a highly respected global organization.

To learn more, visit: www.matrix-ifs.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Matrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Matrix are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in our locations. Matrix will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Matrix encourages applicants of all ages.

Overall skills we are looking for

• Experience in Compliance Function (AML, Transaction Monitoring) of a Banking & Financial industry is must to have
• Good to have experience on Actimize solutions (SAM, RCM, etc.)
• Experience with Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices and Schedule Backend Services
• Experience with React, Typescript, JavaScript, Web App Development
• Expertise on cloud-based technologies is must
• Experience with SQL, Oracle
• Understanding of Kafka architecture
• Experience with REST API platform and testing through Postman/Insomnia
• Understanding application security platforms (OAuth 2.0/SAML)
• Familiarity of data formats such as JSON, XML, avro, CSV
• Experience with developing KSQL queries
• Experience with Testing Frameworks like Junit, Mockito, Karma, Jasmine
• Experience with GIT
• Experience configuring CI/CD processes
• Experience with containerization services (Kubernetes/Docker)
• Experience with Agile Practices
• Financial Services background will be plus
• Must be a team player who would work with client stakeholders and Matrix IFS team and has experience working on similar consulting engagements.