Software Engineer - Mid

YouTrip; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Singapore seeks a motivated Software Engineer to develop secure and scalable backend systems. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science and at least 4 years of backend development experience, preferably in a fintech environment. Strong knowledge of Golang, Docker, and Kubernetes is essential. The role offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in backend development, preferably in fintech.
• Strong understanding of programming paradigms and design patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Participate in the software development lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Collaborate with teams to understand requirements and architect solutions.

Skills

Golang

Backend development

Distributed systems

Microservices architecture

Automated testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

Job Description: Software Engineer

We are looking for a talented and self-driven Software Engineer with a strong focus on backend development to join our growing engineering team. You'll work on building scalable, resilient, and secure systems that power our fintech platform. This is a great opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable, robust and secure backend services and APIs using Golang
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle - from requirements analysis and design to development, testing, deployment and maintenance
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable code following best practices and coding standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, architect solutions, and deliver high-quality software
• Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and scalability through monitoring and optimization
• Write and maintain automated unit, integration and end-to-end tests to ensure system quality and stability
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical documentation to uphold engineering excellence
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential for use in our systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field
• 4 years experience in backend development, preferably in a high-growth or fintech environment
• Strong understanding of object-oriented and/or functional programming paradigms and software design patterns
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong knowledge of automated testing practices, including unit and integration tests, particularly for backend services
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with ability to clearly articulate technical concepts
• Experience with Golang and/or gRPC is highly preferred

If you are a motivated Software Engineer eager to work with modern technologies on high-impact projects, especially if you have experience in Golang, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of our innovative projects.