Summary
Senior Backend Engineer, 6 years. Monzo (3yr) → Deliveroo (2yr) → YC fintech (1yr). Led Monzo's payment reconciliation migration, cutting settlement from 4hrs to 12min. Core stack: Node, TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, AWS. Imperial CS, First Class. Clear communicator — Felix flagged as strongest system designer interviewed this cycle.
Debrief · Felix Chen (CTO)
System design excellent — exactly what payments rebuild needs
Communication clear, culture collaborative
2-month notice — may negotiate to 4 weeks
Rob's rec: Strong hire. Move to offer.