Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 3 to 6 years of backend/server-side application development experience, with strong expertise in Golang — you've built high-quality, scalable, and reliable backend systems that integrate seamlessly with complex ecosystems. Your hands-on experience with the Gin framework for building RESTful APIs and GORM for database interactions sets you apart, ensuring you can deliver robust solutions that meet user demands.

You are proficient in working with JSON and designing data-driven APIs — your strong track record of delivering high-quality software systems demonstrates your commitment to excellence. You possess the ability to design and implement microservices-based architectures, which is crucial for modern backend development.

Your excellent written and verbal communication skills allow you to present complex plans and designs effectively — you thrive in collaborative environments where you can share your insights and learn from others. Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment enable you to make data-driven decisions that enhance system performance and user experience.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Paytm, you will work closely with senior technology leaders to build high-quality backend systems — your role will involve designing and developing services using Golang, ensuring they align with Paytm’s business strategy and user demand. You will be responsible for creating scalable and reliable backend solutions that support the company’s mission to serve half a billion Indians.

You will engage in system design and architecture discussions, contributing your expertise to optimize performance and scalability — your experience in microservices will be invaluable as you help shape the future of Paytm’s technology stack. You will also be involved in performance optimization efforts, ensuring that the systems you develop can handle the demands of a growing user base.

Collaboration is key in this role, as you will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of backend services with other components of Paytm’s ecosystem — your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly will facilitate effective teamwork. You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow in their careers.

What we offer

At Paytm, we believe in creating wealth for our employees — you will have the opportunity to be part of India’s largest digital lending story, contributing to a mission that impacts millions of users. We offer a competitive compensation package and a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. Join us and be part of a team that is transforming the financial services landscape in India.