Backend/senior Software Engineer

YouTrip is a Southeast Asian financial technology company dedicated to creating the next-generation of digital financial services for consumers and businesses. In 2018, we launched the region’s first and leading multi-currency payment app. 

With our consumer and corporate products, YouTrip and YouBiz, we empower users with the most affordable and convenient financial innovations. YouTrip is a Major Payment Institution licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and owns principal memberships and issuing licenses with two of the largest card schemes, MasterCard and Visa.

YouTrip has been recognised by industry experts, winning awards for FinTech Employer of the Year by MAS and Singapore Fintech Association (SFA), Most Innovative FinTech Company in Southeast Asia and Best SME Finance Management Platform from APAC Insider’s 2023 Singapore Business Awards. We were also recently recognised as one of the Top Startups in Singapore by LinkedIn, further cementing our position as a leading fintech company in the region.

Our culture is entrepreneurial, open & inclusive, and teamwork-oriented. Be the pioneer team to champion growth with us from India, building  talents with the aspiration to thrive in a rapidly growing business in the exciting FinTech space. 

Job Description: Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with an exceptional command of Golang to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing high-performance, scalable, and secure server-side applications using Golang. Your expertise shall be instrumental in building robust, reliable, and efficient solutions that drive the success of our projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of sophisticated, high availability, and secured server-side applications with a primary focus on Golang.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, architect solutions, and deliver high-quality software products.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing your engineering expertise and best practices to foster skill development within the team.

• Analyze and optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of existing Golang applications, making strategic improvements where necessary.

• Design and implement automated unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, maintainability, and stability.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in software technologies, recommending their adoption when appropriate.

• Champion code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical documentation to maintain high development standards.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, providing innovative solutions to overcome challenges.

• Contribute to the recruitment and hiring process by participating in interviews, evaluating candidates, and providing input on hiring decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with substantial experience in Golang and cloud infrastructure.
• Expert-level proficiency in designing and developing high-performance, concurrent applications with Golang.
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools, including unit testing and integration testing for Golang applications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, collaborate effectively with teams, and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Having prior experience in the FinTech domain would be an added advantage.

If you are a passionate and driven Software Engineer with a proven track record in Golang development, eager to work with the latest technologies and contribute to the development of cutting-edge applications, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team and be part of shaping the future of our innovative projects

To apply

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