Translucent is building the data and AI layer for accounting. We connect to Xero, QuickBooks, and other accounting platforms, aggregate transaction-level data across thousands of companies, and turn it into tools that accounting firms actually use to run their practices.
We're a small team (9 people), venture-backed, based in the UK and Portugal. Right now we're in the middle of a major product pivot, moving from multi-entity consolidation to practice-level intelligence for mid-sized accounting firms. It's working. We have design partners and a clear path to something big.
Why this matters: Accounting is a $600B industry running on spreadsheets, disconnected systems, and manual work. The firms that figure out how to use AI and automation will dominate. We're building the infrastructure that makes that possible.
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Lead Backend Engineer to $7500
Full Remote · Countries of Europe or Ukraine · 7 years of experience · English - B2Translucent is building AI-powered infrastructure for accounting firms. We aggregate transaction-level data from Xero and QuickBooks, then turn it into dashboards, workflows, and tools that accountants actually use daily. We're a small team (9 people),...Translucent is building AI-powered infrastructure for accounting firms. We aggregate transaction-level data from Xero and QuickBooks, then turn it into dashboards, workflows, and tools that accountants actually use daily.
We're a small team (9 people), venture-backed, moving fast. Our backend processes financial data for thousands of companies. We need someone who can own systems, not just tickets.
What you'll work on:- Data ingestion pipelines (Kafka) transforming raw accounting data into queryable formats
- API design and performance for internal services and external integrations
- PostgreSQL and ClickHouse: schema design, query optimization, scaling
- Infrastructure for AI workflows: RAG pipelines, embeddings, schema validation
Our stack: Kotlin (JVM), PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, Kafka, Docker, AWS
What we're looking for:- Strong Java or Kotlin experience (5+ years backend)
- Deep PostgreSQL knowledge (not just "I've used it")
- Experience with streaming/event-driven systems
- Someone who ships first and refactors later when the building is on fire
- Comfort with ambiguity. We don't have a PM writing specs for you.
If you've only worked in large teams with clear requirements and dedicated QA, this probably isn't the right fit. If you like building things fast with smart people and minimal process, let's talk.
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