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Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

YouTrip

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

YouTrip is the leading and fastest-growing multi-currency payment platform in Asia Pacific. In 2018, we pioneered the region's first multi-currency digital wallet. Now, YouTrip is the #1 multi-currency digital wallet trusted by millions across the region, processing over US$15 billion in total payment value annually.

Our consumer and business propositions - YouTrip and YouBiz - empower individuals and businesses with inclusive, accessible, and affordable financial solutions. YouTrip has raised over US$110 million to date, including its recent Series B round led by global venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners—underscoring strong investor confidence in its mission to transform digital financial services across the Asia Pacific.

Recognised as World Economic Forum's Global Innovator 2025, CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies (2025, 2024), and LinkedIn's Top Startup (2024, 2023), YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses.

Valuing an entrepreneurial culture of diversity and inclusion, we are seeking driven individuals to join our fast-growing regional team as we push the boundaries of innovative fintech solutions.

Job Description: Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong command of Golang or any strong backend language 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. Your expertise will be instrumental in building robust, reliable, and efficient solutions that drive the success of our products.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of sophisticated, highly available, scalable, and secure server-side applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, architect solutions, and deliver high-quality software products
Design and develop reliable backend systems supporting high-volume transactional and payment-related workflows
Build and maintain integrations with external platforms and service providers, ensuring reliability and resilience across distributed systems
Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing engineering expertise and best practices to foster skill development within the team
Analyze and optimize the performance, scalability, and reliability of existing 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 production issues, providing robust solutions and continuously improving system reliability
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, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in software development, with substantial experience in backend systems and cloud infrastructure
Strong proficiency in designing and developing high-performance and concurrent applications.
Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Good understanding of building reliable transactional systems, including concepts such as data consistency, idempotency, concurrency, and failure handling
Experience working with relational databases and messaging/event-driven technologies would be advantageous
Solid knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools, including unit and integration testing
Demonstrated ability to lead projects, collaborate effectively across teams, and mentor junior engineers
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges
Prior experience in FinTech, payments, banking, e-commerce, or other high-volume transactional systems would be an added advantage

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.

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