Senior Backend Engineer

Location

São Paulo, Brazil

Employment Type

Full-time

Location Type

Remote

About the Position

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're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join our fintech team in São Paulo, Brazil. If you value ownership, growth through real responsibility, and working with a thoughtful, ambitious team, this role might be for you.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend services that solve real customer problems
• Collaborate with Product Managers, 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

Requirements

• Combine a passion for technology with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong problem-solving skills
• 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

• 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

We Offer

• 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

About the Company

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.

At bunch, we're committed to an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and celebrated. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants.

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