Senior Software Engineer 3

# Senior Software Engineer (SDE III) ## Company Overview We are a **high-growth fintech startup** building technology that enables Indian investors to access and manage global investment opportunities through a modern, research-driven platform. The company is backed by **leading venture capital investors** and experienced technology and fintech operators and is in an early stage of rapid growth. The engineering team is building the core technology platform from the ground up, with a strong focus on scalability, security, reliability, and automation. ## Job Summary We are looking for a **Senior Software Engineer (SDE III)** who enjoys solving complex backend problems and taking complete ownership of systems. This role is crucial in designing and building high-performance systems that support our financial technology initiatives. ## Responsibilities - Design, build, and own scalable backend services and APIs using **Java/Spring Boot and/or Golang**. - Build high-performance systems involving **financial workflows, data processing, and third-party integrations**. - Design and implement microservices, REST/gRPC APIs, and event-driven architectures. - Write clean, well-tested, production-grade code and actively participate in code reviews. - Own the reliability, monitoring, and observability of the systems you build. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex production and scalability issues. - Work closely with Product and Engineering leadership on architecture, estimation, prioritization, and delivery. - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices. - Build systems with a strong emphasis on **security, reliability, data integrity, and compliance**. ## Qualifications - **6–10 years** of professional software engineering experience. - Strong hands-on expertise in **Java and/or Golang**. - Strong fundamentals in **data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and concurrency**. - Experience building and scaling backend systems in production. - Strong understanding of **microservices, APIs, databases, messaging systems, and cloud infrastructure**. - Experience with **fintech, financial services, or other highly regulated environments** is a strong plus. - Comfortable working in an early-stage startup with high ownership and ambiguity. - Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to identifying risks and technical challenges. ## Preferred Skills - Hands-on experience with **PostgreSQL/MySQL, Redis** for databases. - Familiarity with **Kafka/NATS** for messaging. - Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like **Docker** and **Kubernetes**. - Knowledge of cloud platforms such as **AWS** or **Google Cloud Platform (GCP)**. - Experience using **GitHub Actions/Jenkins** for CI/CD. - Familiarity with observability tools like **Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog** or equivalent. ## Experience - **6–10 years** of relevant software engineering experience, specifically in backend development. ## Environment - **Location:** Remote - **Employment Type:** Full-time | Individual Contributor - The role is within an early-stage startup environment, which may involve high levels of responsibility and ambiguity. ## Salary - Salary details are not specified. ## Growth Opportunities - Significant ownership over core backend architecture and systems. - Opportunity to influence **engineering standards, architecture, and technical direction**. - Work directly with senior engineering and product leadership in shaping the product's future. ## Benefits - The benefits offered have not been specified.