Staff 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. We are looking for talents with the aspiration to thrive in a rapidly growing business in the exciting FinTech space.

Job Description: Staff Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer with an exceptional command of backend tech to join our dynamic team. As a Staff Software Engineer, you play a crucial role in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software systems. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers.

• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

• Own up the design and architecture of complex software solutions.

• Take ownership of several software components, ensuring their robustness, availability, and scalability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall system architecture.

• Plan and execute projects, ensuring efficient and on-time delivery of software products.

• Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.

• Collaborate with product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Create and maintain technical documentation for code, design, and architecture.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations.

• Collaborate with other software engineers to promote best practices and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.

• 6+ years of experience in software development, with substantial experience in backend and cloud infrastructure.

• Expert-level proficiency in designing and developing high-performance, concurrent applications with Golang.

• Knowledge on other languages like Java, Python, or Ruby will be an added advantage.

• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud native computing..

• Solid knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools, including unit testing and integration testing for backend 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.

• Passionate about software development and eager to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in Software Development.

If you are a passionate and driven Software Engineer with a proven track record in backend 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

If you are interested in this position, please click Apply Now and send in your CV. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.