Senior Backend Engineer

Bunch
São Paulo, Brazil
Remote

Who this role is best for

Backend engineers with experience in fintech or regulated industries and a track record of solving complex technical problems will find this ownership-driven role in a fast-growing, remote-first company appealing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in backend systems and a passion for impactful infrastructure work
    — “5+ years of professional experience building backend systems in fast-paced environments”
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-functional collaboration and contribute to product strategy
    — “Collaborate with your Product Managers, by actively participating in problem discovery and solution creation by leveraging your technical expertise”
  • Professionals with a strong background in TypeScript and scalable backend frameworks
    — “Proficient in backend development with TypeScript or any strongly typed language, SQL databases Nest.js or similar web/dependency management frameworks”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of autonomy and ownership in shaping product solutions
    — “We offer you freedom and ownership to build the right solutions and influence the product roadmap”
  • Candidates should be prepared to work with a globally distributed team predominantly in Europe
    — “Join a diverse team of 130+ bunchies from 40+ countries based predominantly in Europe”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in system design and performance optimization in your resume and interviews
    — “Strong understanding of system design principles, scalability, and performance tuning”
  • Highlight your ability to influence product direction and take ownership of complex problems
    — “We aim to build something meaningful with high impact, not just write code”
  • Showcase your background in fintech or document processing to align with the role’s domain focus
    — “Experience with fintech, highly regulated industries, or document processing is a plus”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • designed and implemented robust, scalable, and secure backend services
  • collaborated with Product Managers to influence the product roadmap
Typical background
5+ years of professional experience building backend systems in fast-paced environments

Skills & requirements

Required

Backend DevelopmentTypeScriptSQL DatabasesNest.jsSystem Design PrinciplesScalabilityPerformance Tuning

Preferred

FintechHighly Regulated IndustriesDocument Processing

Stack & domain

Backend Development With Typescript Or Any Strongly Typed LanguageSQL DatabasesNest.js Or Similar Web/dependency Management FrameworksSystem Design PrinciplesScalabilityPerformance TuningFintechHighly Regulated IndustriesDocument ProcessingFrontend And Backend: Typescript On Both The Frontend (svelte, But Moving Towards React) And The Backend (node.js With Nest.js)Database: MysqlInfrastructure: Kubernetes (k8s) On Top Of AWSSource Control & Ci/cd: GithubThird-party Applications: Fusionauth For Authentication, Retool For Low-code Internal Frontend Solutions, Twilio And Sendgrid For Sending SMS And Emails, Tally For Creating Custom Forms

About the role

Original posting from Bunch via Ashby

bunch https://www.bunch.capital/ is building the backbone of private markets. We are enabling next-gen fund operations with one integrated system that combines secure data infrastructure, AI-powered workflows and expert fund services. If you value ownership, growth through real responsibility, and working with a thoughtful, ambitious team, this role might be for you.

YOUR ROLE

You will be at the core of building the technology that powers bunch. We aim to build something meaningful with high impact, not just write code. We offer you freedom and ownership to build the right solutions and influence the product roadmap.

  • Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend services that solve real customer problems
  • Collaborate with your Product Managers, by actively participating in problem discovery and solution creation by leveraging your technical expertise
  • Work closely with other cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth delivery of new features and improvements
  • Maximize your team’s output by enhancing functionality and proactively addressing technical debt as well as actively contributing to improving collaboration and communication

ABOUT YOU

  • To excel as a member of the Product Development team, you should combine a passion for technology with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong problem-solving skills
  • You are a team player with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic
  • Proficient in backend development with TypeScript or any strongly typed language, SQL databases Nest.js or similar web/dependency management frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot)
  • Strong understanding of system design principles, scalability, and performance tuning
  • 5+ years of professional experience building backend systems in fast-paced environments
  • Experience with fintech, highly regulated industries, or document processing is a plus

OUR TECH STACK

We strive to keep our technology stack as simple and efficient as possible.

  • Frontend & Backend: TypeScript on both the frontend (Svelte, but moving towards React) and the backend (Node.js with Nest.js)
  • Database: MySQL
  • Infrastructure: Kubernetes (K8S) on top of AWS
  • Source Control & CI/CD: GitHub
  • Third-Party Applications:
  • FusionAuth for authentication
  • Retool for low-code internal frontend solutions
  • Twilio and SendGrid for sending SMS and emails
  • Tally for creating custom forms

WORKPLACE & BENEFITS

  • Paid annual leave
  • Fully remote work
  • A great tech and work setup
  • Join a diverse team of 130+ bunchies from 40+ countries based predominantly in Europe, and work with leaders who are best-in-class in their domains

WHAT YOUR INTERVIEW JOURNEY WILL LOOK LIKE

  • First interview with the People team (30 min): get acquainted with the bunch and to understand if what we’re offering is what you’re searching for
  • Hiring Manager Interview (60 min): this conversation with an Engineering Manager will cover product-focused culture and values, including collaboration, ownership, self-awareness, and quality standards.
  • Technical Interview (60 min): this interview in the form of a technical conversation with two engineers will focus on collaborative problem-solving, starting with open-ended questions and progressing to more specific challenges or short algorithm tasks.
  • Final Round: Meet our VP of Engineering (45 min) to learn about ways of working, vision for bunch, and team culture.

About bunch

bunch is building the operating infrastructure for the next generation of private markets. We combine AI-powered automation with deep regulatory expertise to replace fragmented spreadsheets and manual processes with one integrated platform across the fund lifecycle, purpose-built for private markets heading toward $32 trillion in Assets Under Management.

We've 4x our ARR in 2025, crossed 150 fund managers and 12,000 LPs on the platform, and just closed our $35M Series B in May 2026. We're looking for ambitious people who want real ownership of hard problems, and who care about building infrastructure that actually matters to the people using it.

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Source: Bunch careers (Ashby)

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