Job description for Backend Engineer (Mid or Senior) at Yourpay
Company Description
YOUR! (formerly Yourpay) is a neobank focused on empowering and transforming the lives of underbanked mothers and families in rural areas of Indonesia. Our goal is to provide secure, affordable, and user-friendly financial services to Indonesian migrant workers around the world. We offer a comprehensive platform for payments, transfers, lending, and savings, allowing users to access five pillars of financial transactions: payment, lending, insurance, investment, and saving. To date, we have served over 2 million transactions for more than 60,000 active users in Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and soon Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. Join us in revolutionizing financial inclusion and making a positive impact on communities.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance server-side systems, including APIs, databases, and service integrations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless application experiences.
Responsibilities
1. Server-Side Development
• Develop APIs and server-side logic to support application functionality and workflows.
2. Database Management
• Design optimized database schemas and implement secure data access layers.
3. Integration of Services
• Integrate third-party services and ensure seamless communication between application components.
4. Performance Optimization
• Optimize server-side code and implement scaling strategies for high performance.
5. Security
• Ensure data protection and implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
6. Testing and Debugging
• Write tests and debug issues to maintain code quality and resolve performance bottlenecks.
7. Collaboration and Documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain clear technical documentation.
Qualifications
1.Technical Skills:
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in server side languages such as Go, Python, Java, Ruby, JavaScript/Node.js, or PHP.
- Database Management Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
- API Development: Knowledge of RESTful API design and development, and familiarity with GraphQL is a plus.
- Version Control: Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
2.Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to analyze complex problems and design efficient solutions.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
3.Soft Skills:
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
4.Experience:
- Work Experience: Proven experience as a Backend Engineer or in a similar role.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is often preferred.
