
About Paytm
India's leading digital payments platform for all
Key Highlights
- Over 8 million merchants using Paytm's payment solutions
- Raised $3 billion in funding from investors like Ant Group
- Valued at approximately $16 billion
- Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Paytm, headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, is India's largest digital payments platform, serving over 8 million merchants with its diverse payment solutions. The company enables consumers to make seamless transactions from any bank account to any bank account without incurring fees. As a pioneer ...
🎁 Benefits
Paytm offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous paid time off (PTO), and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
Paytm fosters a culture of innovation and agility, emphasizing a data-driven approach to decision-making and a commitment to enhancing user experience...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Paytm is hiring a Senior Technical Lead to oversee backend development using Java and Golang. You'll lead a team in designing and implementing scalable solutions while ensuring best practices in coding and architecture. This role requires 8+ years of experience in server-side application development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 8+ years of server-side application development experience, particularly with Java and Golang, and a strong understanding of backend architecture. Your expertise in Spring Boot and Microservices allows you to design scalable systems that meet the demands of a rapidly growing user base. You are deeply technical and have a proven track record of successful project delivery, demonstrating your ability to lead teams effectively.
Your entrepreneurial spirit drives you to innovate and improve processes, while your strong program and product management skills ensure that projects are completed on time and within scope. You excel in building, motivating, and retaining high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and problem-solving.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills enable you to present complex plans and designs clearly to stakeholders at all levels. You possess strong judgment and organizational skills, allowing you to navigate challenges and make informed decisions that benefit the team and the project.
What you'll do
As a Senior Technical Lead at Paytm, you will be responsible for developing detailed design structures and implementing best practices and coding standards across your team. You will lead a group of developers, ensuring successful project delivery while remaining hands-on with coding and architecture. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
You will oversee the design and implementation of scalable backend systems, utilizing your expertise in Java, Golang, and AWS to create robust applications. Your experience with messaging systems like Kafka and RabbitMQ will be crucial in ensuring efficient data processing and communication between services.
In addition to technical leadership, you will mentor junior developers, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers. You will also be responsible for performance tuning and optimization of existing systems, ensuring they can handle increasing loads and maintain high availability.
What we offer
At Paytm, you will be part of a mission-driven company that aims to serve half a billion Indians and bring them into the mainstream economy through technology. We believe in creating wealth for our employees and offer competitive compensation packages that reflect your contributions to our success. Join us in shaping the future of mobile payments and financial services in India, and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
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