Software Engineer- 2 (Backend)

Tazapay; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tazapay is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and build highly scalable backend services in a fast-growing cross-border payments platform. You will work on distributed systems using Golang, Python, Ruby, Java or .Net Core, focusing on low-latency RESTful services and resilient architectures.

You should have 5+ years of commercial software development experience, strong Linux fundamentals, and hands-on knowledge of databases (Relational and NoSQL).

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in commercial software development in large distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience in designing, developing, testing and deploying applications on Golang, Ruby, Python, Java for large scale applications.
• Deep knowledge of Linux as a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, write and deliver highly scalable, reliable and fault tolerant systems with minimal guidance.
• Participate in code and design reviews to maintain 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, with an enormous sense of ownership.

Skills

Golang

Python

Ruby

Java

C

C++

RESTful services

Distributed systems

Linux

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

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

Job Title -Software Engineer- 2 (Backend)

Location - Bangalore

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. www.tazapay.com

What's exciting waiting for You?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.

About the Backend Engineer role

Responsibilities (not exhaustive)

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

The Ideal Candidate

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
• Ability to scope, review and refine user stories for technical completeness and to
• Passion for learning new things, solving challenging problems
• Ability to get stuff done!

Nice 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 follow agile best practices.
• Ability to provide exceptional attention to details of the product.
• 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!