Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
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 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.
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- Please note that this is a Chennai-based role with a Work From Office setup. Are you aligned?
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