Topstep

Topstep

Senior Fullstack Engineer (Payments)

United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$157k-$193kDetected 8 days ago
TypeScriptReactNext.jsDistributed SystemsFull-Stack DevelopmentSQLPostgreSQLAPI DevelopmentGraphQLRESTTest AutomationCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • This role is ideal for someone who wants to contribute to key systems in our ecosystem, delivering elegant solutions that scale with intention.
  • Join us and help shape what engineering excellence looks like at Topstep.
  • Company Culture & Perks - Topstep is an engaging working environment that ranges from fully remote to hybrid.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and operate cloud-native applications with an emphasis on reliability, safe deployments, and operational simplicity.
  • Collaborate with product engineering teams to champion event-driven best practices and deliver scalable, resilient solutions.
  • A solid full-stack foundation, with strength in backend API design (TypeScript, GraphQL, REST) and modern frontend development (React, Next.js, TypeScript).

Requirements

  • 5 + years of experience building and operating production-grade systems with user-facing APIs, with demonstrated impact on scalability and reliability.
  • Strong database fundamentals, including experience with PostgreSQL or SQL Server-schema design, migrations, indexing, and query optimization.

Nice to have

  • The compensation offered will take into account the internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Skills

  • Notice Pursuant to 775 ILCS 5/2-102(L).
  • Topstep LLC uses artificial intelligence ("AI") in connection with its recruitment and hiring process.

Compensation

  • New Hire Base Salary Range
  • $157,000 - $193,000 annually.

Benefits

  • Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave.
  • Paid time off is front-loaded.
  • Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance are offered for full-time employees.
  • Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days.
  • Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.
  • Company Culture & Perks
  • Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer
  • Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  • Interested in the role? Apply today with your resume!
  • Notice of Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment and Hiring: Notice Pursuant to 775 ILCS 5/2-102(L). Topstep LLC uses artificial intelligence ("AI") in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. Examples include, but are not limited to, AI tools used to improve job descriptions, generate interview questions, draft communications, assist with scheduling, and source candidates, as well as AI features built into third-party platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor. Topstep will not use AI that has the effect of subjecting employees or applicants to discrimination on the basis of any protected class under the Illinois Human Rights Act.

This listing is sourced directly from Topstep's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.