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Back-End Developer

AlphaPayabout 15 hours ago
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Career Growth Opportunities

About the role

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Type: Full-Time

About AlphaPay

AlphaPay is a leading cross-border payment platform headquartered in Vancouver. As the official strategic partner of WeChat Pay, Alipay, and UnionPay, we empower merchants in Canada and North America with seamless payment solutions.

Since 2017, we’ve been helping businesses bridge the gap between North American merchants and global customers, especially those from Asia. With innovation at our core, we’re looking for passionate people who want to build technology that makes payments borderless and effortless.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Backend Developer who thrives on creating intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing web experiences. You’ll work closely with product managers, frontend developers, and QA teams to build scalable APIs, maintain reliable services, and improve the core functionality of our platform.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices Integrate third-party APIs, especially with financial and payment systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features Optimize backend processes for performance, scalability, and reliability Write clean, maintainable code with proper documentation and testing Monitor, debug, and resolve issues in production environments Ensure backend systems follow security best practices and compliance requirements

Job Qualifications

2+ years of experience in frontend development Strong knowledge of Node.js, Python, Java, or similar backend languages Familiarity with RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and ORM frameworks Experience with cloud platforms Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control, and containerization Knowledge of security principles related to authentication, authorization, and data protection Excellent problem-solving skills and a team-first attitude

Nice-to-Haves

Experience working with payment gateways or financial APIs Familiarity with Kubernetes or serverless architecture Understanding of internationalization/localization in applications Bilingual ability in Mandarin or Cantonese (not required, but helpful for client context)

What We Offer

Competitive salary Health and dental benefits Opportunity to work on innovative fintech solutions A supportive and inclusive team culture Career growth opportunities in a fast-scaling company On-site parking

Join Us

At AlphaPay, we’re building the future of global commerce. If you’re excited about innovation, customer-centric design, and making payments smarter and simpler, we’d love to meet you.

To apply, reach out to us at hr@alphapay.com and let us know who you are, what drives you, and a link to your work experience / past work samples. Talk soon!

About AlphaPay

Financial Services
11-50 employees
Founded in 2017

Alpha Pay,launched in April 2017,forward thinking strategy enables the merchant to “Bridge‐the‐Gap” with Chinese Consumers. As a direct Acquirer of Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay, AlphaPay not only provides the most secure and convenient Payment channels but offers the most popular and impressive marketing solutions to seizing new opportunities reaching 1.4 Billion Chinese Audience.

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