About this role :
As a Founding Engineer at Zenskar, you'll join our engineering team during an exciting growth phase, contributing to a platform that handles complex financial operations for B2B companies. You'll work on building scalable systems that automate billing, usage metering, revenue recognition, and financial reportingdirectly impacting how businesses manage their revenue operations.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic startup environment where requirements evolve quickly and problems need creative solutions. You'll work on diverse technical challenges, from API development to external integrations, while collaborating with senior engineers, product managers, and customer success teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Build core platform features : Develop robust APIs, services, and integrations that power Zenskar's billing automation and revenue recognition capabilities
- Work across the full stack : Contribute to both backend services and frontend interfaces, ensuring seamless user experiences
- Implement critical integrations : Connect Zenskar with external systems including CRMs, data warehouses, ERPs, and payment processors
- Optimize for scale : Build systems that handle complex pricing models, high-volume usage data, and real-time financial calculations
- Drive quality and best practices : Write clean, maintainable code while participating in code reviews and architectural discussions
- Solve complex problems : Debug issues across the stack and work closely with teams to address evolving client needs
The Impact You'll Make :
Power business growth : Your code will directly enable billing and revenue operations for fast-growing B2B companies, helping them scale without operational bottlenecksBuild critical financial infrastructure : Contribute to systems handling millions in transactions while ensuring accurate, compliant revenue recognitionShape product direction : Join during our scaling phase where your contributions immediately impact product evolution and customer successAccelerate your expertise : Gain deep knowledge in financial systems, B2B SaaS operations, and enterprise software while working with industry veteransDrive the future of B2B commerce : Help create infrastructure powering next-generation pricing models from usage-based to value-based billingKey qualifications
Technical Foundation :
4-6 years of software development experience or strong project backgroundExperience in at least one backend programming language such as Python, Java, Go and an understanding of language-specific frameworks and librariesExperience with backend frameworks such as FastAPI (Python), Spring (Java), Express ( Node.js ), or Django (Python). Knowledge of relevant libraries and tools within the chosen frameworkUnderstanding of web development fundamentals : APIs, databases, and frontend technologiesStrong understanding of data structures and algorithmsFamiliarity with Git and collaborative development workflowsStrong understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and efficient data modelingCloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plusWhat Drives You :
Self-directed and motivated : Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive tasks to completionAnalytical problem-solver : Strong logical thinking skills to break down complex problems and design effective solutionsThrives in ambiguity : Comfortable working with evolving requirements, and fast-changing prioritiesDetail-oriented : Meticulous attention to accuracyessential for financial systemsAdaptable learner : Eagerness to quickly pick up new technologies, business concepts, and domain knowledgeNice to Have :
Experience with financial systems, billing platforms, or fintech applicationsKnowledge of SaaS business models and compliance frameworksAPI design and integration experiencePrior experience working at a startupNot taking yourself too seriously : Competitive : Remote(ref : hirist.tech)
