The Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy
Senior Backend Software Engineer - Fraud & Abuse
The Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS) Checkout combines market-leading payment services, fraud detection, and digital wallet capabilities to enhance the travel experience for users and drive revenue for partners. Our hosted checkout solution offers global coverage, currency support, a comprehensive suite of payment methods, industry-leading anti-fraud technology, and an integrated wallet designed to boost loyalty. We are seeking a senior backend software engineer with experience building scalable and robust systems to improve our fraud and abuse detection capabilities. As part of a cross-functional team of engineers and product managers, you will develop new features and provide best-in-class support to help our partners scale their businesses. Tech Stack Backend systems are written in Scala; we use Google Cloud Platform services with extensive use of GKE, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, and Spanner Containerized microservices architecture with 200+ services running primarily in Google Cloud Kubernetes Data-driven environment using Amplitude, BigQuery, and Datadog
Responsibilities
Design, build, and review code for our fraud and abuse backend platform Iterate on features using Scala (experience is not strictly required) and technologies within GCP Ship code quickly and iterate on features in an agile manner Operate autonomously while aligning closely with engineers and product managers Collaborate cross-functionally with the product team and other Hopper teams Maintain strong alignment with minimal meetings and emphasize asynchronous decision making
Ideal candidate
4+ years of experience building scalable backend systems Strong understanding of distributed systems and how architectural decisions affect performance and maintainability Ability to work with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle ambiguity and evolving goals Experience working in cross-functional teams with product managers, data scientists, frontend engineers, and other specialists Prior experience in payments and fraud space is a plus
Perks and benefits
Well-funded startup with competitive salary and equity Unlimited PTO Travel stipend and flexible workspace options Remote-friendly with work-from-home stipend Generous parental leave Entrepreneurial culture with open communication Small, dynamic teams with high impact 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Disability & Life insurance, HRA, FSA, and 401k
About Hopper
At Hopper, we are on a mission to become the leading travel platform globally—powering Hopper’s mobile app, website, and HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions). We leverage data and machine learning to combine travel and fintech products, bringing transparency, flexibility, and savings to travelers worldwide. HTS enables travel providers to integrate and distribute Hopper fintech or travel inventory on their direct channels, with partners including Capital One, Air Canada, Nubank, and more.
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Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS) Checkout combines market-leading payment services, fraud detection, and digital wallet capabilities to enhance the travel experience for users and drive revenue for partners. Our hosted checkout solution offers global coverage, currency support, a comprehensive suite of payment methods, industry-leading anti-fraud technology, and an integrated wallet designed to boost loyalty. We are seeking a senior backend software engineer with experience building scalable and robust systems to improve our fraud and abuse detection capabilities. As part of a cross-functional team of engineers and product managers, you will develop new features and provide best-in-class support to help our partners scale their businesses. Tech Stack Backend systems are written in Scala; we use Google Cloud Platform services with extensive use of GKE, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, and Spanner Containerized microservices architecture with 200+ services running primarily in Google Cloud Kubernetes Data-driven environment using Amplitude, BigQuery, and Datadog
Responsibilities
Design, build, and review code for our fraud and abuse backend platform Iterate on features using Scala (experience is not strictly required) and technologies within GCP Ship code quickly and iterate on features in an agile manner Operate autonomously while aligning closely with engineers and product managers Collaborate cross-functionally with the product team and other Hopper teams Maintain strong alignment with minimal meetings and emphasize asynchronous decision making
Ideal candidate
4+ years of experience building scalable backend systems Strong understanding of distributed systems and how architectural decisions affect performance and maintainability Ability to work with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle ambiguity and evolving goals Experience working in cross-functional teams with product managers, data scientists, frontend engineers, and other specialists Prior experience in payments and fraud space is a plus
Perks and benefits
Well-funded startup with competitive salary and equity Unlimited PTO Travel stipend and flexible workspace options Remote-friendly with work-from-home stipend Generous parental leave Entrepreneurial culture with open communication Small, dynamic teams with high impact 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Disability & Life insurance, HRA, FSA, and 401k
About Hopper
At Hopper, we are on a mission to become the leading travel platform globally—powering Hopper’s mobile app, website, and HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions). We leverage data and machine learning to combine travel and fintech products, bringing transparency, flexibility, and savings to travelers worldwide. HTS enables travel providers to integrate and distribute Hopper fintech or travel inventory on their direct channels, with partners including Capital One, Air Canada, Nubank, and more.
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