Senior/Backend Engineer

YouTrip (www.you.co) is a Southeast Asian-focused fintech dedicated to creating the next generation of digital financial services for the region. With its consumer and corporate products, YouTrip and YouBiz, the company empowers users with the most affordable and convenient financial innovations. The company 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. It was recognised as a Top FinTech Leader at the SFF Global FinTech Awards 2021 and awarded Best Multi-Currency Mobile Wallet Provider at the APAC Insider's 2022 Singapore.

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: 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 Golang 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.

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.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• 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.
• Familiarity with additional programming languages, such as Python, is a plus.
• 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 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

If you are interested in this position, click Apply Now on LinkedIn or please send your resume to [Confidential Information], quoting Senior Software Engineer (Remote) in the subject header.