Senior Backend Engineer

Zoho; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tazapay, a cross-border payments platform, is seeking a senior backend engineer in Bengaluru. You will design, implement and deploy scalable services using Golang, Python, Java or Ruby and work on large distributed systems in a cloud environment.

You will collaborate with product management, DevOps, and data teams to deliver reliable, low-latency RESTful services, refine architecture, and drive performance improvements while maintaining high code quality and ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development in distributed systems.
• Experience building backend services for high-traffic apps.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deliver scalable backend systems.
• Participate in code and design reviews to maintain standards.
• Partner with product management to define feature roadmaps.
• Translate business requirements into scalable designs.
• Proactively manage stakeholder communication about deliverables and risks.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Mobile, DevOps, Data, UX, QA).
• Continuously improve code quality, performance, and reliability.
• Willingness to learn new languages and take ownership.

Skills

Golang

Python

Java

Ruby

C

C++

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Linux

DevOps basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

NoSQL databases

Git

Job description

TazaPay is a trade management platform for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to conduct cross-border commerce safely.

It will bring together the best technologies and financial services that are only available to the large companies today and make them accessible to the SMBs.

We are trying to address the unmet needs of millions of exporters and importers who not have access to the essential tools for doing cross-border trade such as trade protections via escrow, currency hedging and finance

Lack of trust is one of the biggest inhibitors for B2B cross border business. Buyers and sellers tend to work only with known and trusted parties thereby limiting their business opportunities. Our platform will enable access to various services for doing cross-border trade safely - such as counterparty risk assessment, trade assurance and trade protections via escrow

Our goal is to enhance trust in the trade process so that SMBs feel confident about doing more business with overseas counterparties

Our platform is cloud-based and easy to use. Our mobile and web apps simplify and digitalize every step of the process. Using our cloud-based platform, the SMBs can do more business with trusted parties in a trusted and convenient manner.

Job Description

About Tazapay

Tazapay is a cross border payment service provider. They offer local collections via local payment methods, virtual accounts and cards in over 70 markets. The merchant does not need to create local entities anywhere and Tazapay offers the additional compliance framework to take care of local regulations and requirements. This results in decreased transaction costs, fx transparency and higher auth rates.

They are licensed and backed by leading investors.

This is an amazing opportunity for you to join a fantastic crew before the rocket ship launch. It will be a story you will carry with you through your life and have the unique experience of building something ground up and have the satisfaction of seeing your product being used and paid for by thousands of customers. You will be a part of a growth story be it anywhere - Sales, Software Development, Marketing, HR, Accounting etc.

We believe in a culture of openness, innovation & great memories together.

Are you ready for the ride?

Find what interesting things you could do with us.

Responsibilities:

Design, write and deliver highly scalable, reliable and fault tolerant systems with minimal guidance

Participate in code and design reviews to maintain our high development standards

Partner with the product management team to define and execute the feature roadmap

Translate business requirements into scalable and extensible design

Proactively manage stakeholder communication related to deliverables, risks, changes and dependencies

Coordinate with cross functional teams (Mobile, DevOps, Data, UX, QA etc.) on planning and execution

Continuously improve code quality, product execution, and customer delight

Willingness to learn new languages and methodologies

An enormous sense of ownership

Engage in service capacity and demand planning, software performance analysis, tuning and optimization

Education:

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in commercial software development in large distributed systems

Experience:

Hands-on experience in designing, developing, testing and deploying applications on Golang, Ruby, Python,.Net Core or Java for large scale applications

Deep knowledge of Linux as a production environment

Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and asynchronous architectures

Expert in at least 1 of the following languages: Golang, Python, Ruby, Java, C, C++

Ability to design and implement low latency RESTful services

Hands-on coder who has built backend services that handle high volume traffic.

Strong understanding of system performance and scaling

Possess excellent communication, sharp analytical abilities with proven design skills, able to think critically of the current system in terms of growth and stability

Data modeling experience in both Relational and NoSQL databases

Continuously refactor applications to ensure high-quality design

Ability to plan, prioritize, estimate and execute releases with good degree of predictability

Ability to scope, review and refine user stories for technical completeness and to alleviate dependency risks

Passion for learning new things, solving challenging problems

Ability to get stuff done!

Good to have:

Familiarity with Golang ecosystem

Familiarity with running web services at scale; understanding of systems internals and networking are a plus

Be familiar with HTTP/HTTPS communication protocols.

Abilities and Traits:

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to provide exceptional attention to details of the product.

Ability to focus for extended periods of repetitious activity.

Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues and solutions

Work well as a team player and help the team members to resolve issues

Be committed to quality and be structured in approach

Excellent and demonstrable concept formulation, logical and analytical skills

Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills

Join our team and let's groove together to the rhythm of innovation and opportunity!