Backend Engineer

Coins.ph

Job Overview

Location

Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that power Coins.ph’s cryptocurrency trading and financial services platform serving over 18 million users.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices to support seamless user experiences across mobile and web interfaces.
• Collaborate with product and frontend teams to translate business requirements into robust, high-performance backend solutions.
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data encryption protocols to comply with BSP regulations and protect user financial data.
• Integrate with third-party financial gateways, blockchain nodes, and payment processors to enable crypto buy/sell, fiat on/off ramps, and electronic money issuance.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure low-latency transactions and high system availability.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and sprint planning to maintain code quality and team alignment.
• Debug and resolve production issues rapidly, with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code using industry best practices and version control workflows.
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies, blockchain infrastructure developments, and financial technology trends in the Asian market.
• Work within a fully regulated environment under the oversight of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), adhering to strict compliance and audit requirements.
• Contribute to the evolution of Coins.ph’s architecture as it scales to support new financial products and expanded user bases across Southeast Asia.
• Partner with DevOps teams to deploy and manage services using containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure all backend systems meet the technical standards required for holding both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.
• Proactively identify security vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies aligned with financial industry standards.
• Document system architecture, data flows, and operational procedures for internal knowledge sharing and regulatory audits.

🎯 Requirements

• Proficient in backend programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, or Node.js
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices in high-traffic environments
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL and/or NoSQL) and performance optimization techniques
• Understanding of financial systems, payment processing, or blockchain infrastructure
• Experience working in regulated financial environments or with compliance standards (e.g., KYC, AML)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Health insurance coverage for employees and dependents
• Paid time off and flexible work hours
• Professional development stipend for courses and certifications
• Access to company-sponsored crypto trading allowances
• Regular team-building activities and company retreats

Skills & Technologies

Backend

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About Coins.ph

Coins.ph is a Philippines-based fintech platform (launched in 2014) that combines cryptocurrency exchange, digital payments, and mobile wallet services. It is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, holding licenses for both virtual currency exchange and electronic money issuance. Users can buy, sell, store, and send cryptocurrencies; convert between Philippine pesos and crypto; pay bills; load mobile phones; and perform remittances. The platform aims to increase financial inclusion for those underserved by traditional banking services in the Philippines.

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