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  • Independently drive the direction of the Financial Core, challenge assumptions, and work closely with finance and engineering leadership.
  • Validate the correctness of lifecycle flows and reconciliation behavior.
  • Handle ledger-style economic events, revenue/profit recognition, cost normalization, and client/supplier balances.

Python PostgreSQL AWS Financial Systems

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Anchorage Digital is building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto. Founded in 2017, Anchorage Digital is a regulated crypto platform that provides institutions with integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions.

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  • Lead the design of a double-entry, multi-partner sub-ledger architecture.
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CertifID provides a secure platform that verifies identities, authenticates wire transfer instructions, and detects fraud attempts in real estate transactions. They have been recognized as one of the Best Startups to Work for in Austin and prioritize a dynamic work environment.

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Europe

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  • Build for the long term: Architect pragmatic LLM guardrails and future-proof components that hold up in a regulated banking environment and don't need rewriting three months later.
  • Leverage AI daily: Use AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot…) for ~70% of your coding to review, refine, and ship features faster.

Qonto is creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed by delivering Europe's leading finance workspace with banking at its core, augmented by financial tools. Founded in 2017, Qonto has grown to 1,600+ Qontoers serving over 600,000+ customers across 8 European countries and has been profitable since 2023.

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US

  • Translate product vision into production-ready code, working closely with Product Managers to turn business goals into actionable plans.
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  • Be a hands-on backend/API developer, leading the design & development of the client’s platform and systems integrations end-to-end.
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US

  • Assist in managing and mentoring a team responsible for full-cycle accounts payable and month end close activities.
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Anchorage Digital is building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto via custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and security infrastructure. The company has over 600 employees and its Series D valuation is over $3 billion.

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Europe

  • Help Qonto build the AI-first product that transforms how businesses manage their finances.
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Qonto is creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed by delivering Europe's leading finance workspace with banking at its core, augmented by financial tools. They have grown to 1,600+ Qontoers serving over 600,000+ customers across 8 European countries and have been profitable since 2023.