【台灣Fintech領導者之一】Sr. Backend Engineer (JAVA)
* Join a globally recognised fintech platform dedicated to building seamless payment experiences for users worldwide, where your contributions will have a direct impact on millions of transactions every day. * Benefit from a developer-centric culture that prioritises knowledge sharing, professional development, and flexible working opportunities, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Senior Software Engineer
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: taipei
Keywords: collaborate, supportive leadership, inclusive, dependable, flexible working opportunities, training opportunities, knowledgeable team
A leading global fintech platform is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their talented development team in Taipei. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to contribute to the evolution of world-class payment solutions that connect businesses and customers across borders. You will be part of a supportive, inclusive environment where your expertise will be valued and your growth encouraged through ongoing training opportunities and flexible working arrangements. The organisation is renowned for its developer-friendly culture, offering you the chance to collaborate with knowledgeable colleagues from around the globe while enjoying generous benefits and a healthy work-life balance.
- Join a globally recognised fintech platform dedicated to building seamless payment experiences for users worldwide, where your contributions will have a direct impact on millions of transactions every day.
- Benefit from a developer-centric culture that prioritises knowledge sharing, professional development, and flexible working opportunities, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally.
- Enjoy an extensive range of workplace benefits including superior leave policies, comprehensive insurance coverage for you and your family, regular team gatherings, wellness initiatives, and a variety of social activities.
What you'll do:
As a Senior Software Engineer based in Taipei, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital payments by developing secure server-side solutions that bridge local needs with global capabilities. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with talented engineers from diverse backgrounds, integrating complex systems with external partners, and ensuring high standards of security throughout all processes. You will also have the opportunity to share your insights during technical discussions, contribute to architectural decisions, and participate in regular team-building activities. Success in this position requires not only technical proficiency but also a genuine enthusiasm for working together towards common goals in an environment that values empathy, dependability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain robust server-side applications that facilitate secure connections between the local payment platform and financial institutions or third-party partners.
- Design, implement, and operate innovative fintech services tailored for the local market while ensuring seamless integration into the global ecosystem.
- Collaborate closely with front-end developers to ensure smooth integration between user-facing features and backend logic, enhancing overall system performance.
- Implement advanced security protocols and data protection measures to safeguard sensitive information and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Work hand-in-hand with international development teams, particularly those based in Seoul, fostering a spirit of cooperation and shared learning.
- Optimise application performance by leveraging containerisation technologies such as Kubernetes within Unix/Linux environments.
- Utilise both relational and non-relational databases to manage large-scale data efficiently and reliably.
- Contribute to the design and maintenance of RESTful APIs and microservices architectures that support scalable fintech operations.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and collaborative problem-solving sessions with cross-functional teams.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in fintech technology to continuously enhance service offerings.
What you bring:
Your proven track record as a Senior Software Engineer demonstrates your ability to deliver reliable solutions within complex technical landscapes. You bring not only deep expertise in backend technologies but also strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build trust-based relationships with colleagues from various disciplines. Your familiarity with both traditional database management systems and cutting-edge cloud-native tools ensures you can adapt quickly to evolving project requirements. By embracing new challenges with empathy and enthusiasm, you help foster an inclusive atmosphere where everyone’s contributions are valued. Your commitment to ongoing professional development means you are always ready to share knowledge or mentor others—making you an indispensable member of any forward-thinking engineering team.
- At least six years of hands-on experience in software development coupled with three or more years focused on server-side application engineering.
- Proficiency in Java or Kotlin as well as other modern server-side programming languages relevant to large-scale systems.
- Demonstrated experience managing both relational databases (such as MySQL or PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (such as MongoDB or Redis).
- Solid understanding of Unix/Linux operating environments including scripting and automation best practices.
- Practical knowledge of containerisation tools like Docker combined with orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes for deploying scalable applications.
- Familiarity with designing RESTful APIs alongside implementing microservices architectures within distributed systems.
- Previous exposure to fintech or payment business domains is highly desirable for understanding regulatory requirements and customer expectations.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multicultural teams spanning multiple locations while communicating effectively across language barriers.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of security through implementation of robust data protection strategies.
- A passion for continuous learning supported by participation in training programmes or self-directed study.
What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to employee wellbeing, professional growth, and community engagement. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to support work-life harmony alongside generous annual leave policies that exceed statutory requirements—including paid family care leave, birthday leave, paternity leave, sick leave, menstrual leave, and more. Comprehensive insurance packages cover not only staff but also their families through group health plans. Regular departmental gatherings foster camaraderie while breakfast snacks and beverages are provided daily for added comfort. A welcoming environment includes dedicated spaces such as nursing rooms plus access to diverse club activities promoting social connection outside work hours. Annual health checks ensure everyone’s wellbeing is prioritised while confidential counselling services offer additional support whenever needed. Recognition comes through festive bonuses or gifts at key times throughout the year—reinforcing a culture where every individual feels appreciated for their unique contributions.
What's next:
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on global fintech solutions while growing alongside supportive colleagues in an inclusive environment, this is your moment!
Apply today by clicking on the link—your next rewarding career move awaits!
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Software
Focus: Backend Development
Industry: IT
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Taipei
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: TZ5VHZ-A866FC47
Date posted: 6 February 2026
Consultant: Irene Chang
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